Cruise terminal → Visby old town
Follow the walking route from the pier toward town. It is about 1.5 miles to the city center, and the route is indicated as leading toward Visby Cathedral.
Cruise port in Sweden
Visby
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 8 hours. 18 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 15 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 129 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 8 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 1,256
Photo: Sandra Barnes-Keywood
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Visby Cruise Terminal. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Visby Cruise Terminal.
- Getting from the port to the old town
It is about 1.5 miles, or about 20 minutes, on foot from the pier to central Visby, and a shuttle also runs to the city center.
- Shuttle fare
Visby Shuttle AB connects the cruise pier with the city center, with a stated fare of SEK 130 per person.
About 8 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Cruise terminal → Visby city center
Take the Visby Shuttle AB service from the cruise pier to the city center. The excerpt does not confirm the service interval, so check the day's operating information.
Cruise terminal → Visby city center
Take a taxi waiting at the pier to the city center. Confirm your destination and fare before getting in.
Visby places to explore
Explore 18 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Visby Ringmur
A medieval wall surrounding the town, one of Visby's major historic sites. Walk along it to explore the old gates and city views.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- Free
Take care on paths and cobbled streets around the wall.
Almedalen
A park near the old town, a pleasant place for a walk and short break. You can visit it along with the surrounding historic district.
- Visit
- about 30 min
- Admission
- Free
DBW:s Botaniska trädgård
A botanical garden in the old town where you can enjoy a garden walk. A pleasant place for a break during a visit to the wall and alleys.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- Free
Galgberget
A hilly area north of Visby where you can get away from town and enjoy natural scenery. It takes longer to reach than city-center attractions.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- Free
Allow for round-trip travel time because it is away from the city center.
Visby Hamn
Visby's harbor area, where you can get close to the piers and seaside scenery. Convenient to explore while traveling between the cruise terminal and town.
- Visit
- about 25 min
- Admission
- Free
Allow enough time to get back to the terminal so you do not miss boarding.
Gotlands Museum Fornsalen
A museum where you can explore Gotland's history and artifacts. Plan it alongside a walk through the old town, allowing time to see the exhibitions.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 15 min
- Admission
- Free
Check admission fees and opening hours on the day of your visit.
Cruises calling at Visby
129 sailings are grouped into 85 cruises by ship and route.
Princess CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.04Northern Europe cruises · 27 nights · Long cruise
Scandinavia & Baltic Grand Adventure
Fort Lauderdale, Florida → Copenhagen
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,616
Princess Cruises3 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2027.09Northern Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Norway, Denmark & Sweden
Southampton departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 2,674
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2027.04World Cruise · 92 nights · Long cruise
Grand Arctic Expedition
New York, New York → Southampton
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 79,999
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2027.04World Cruise · 174 nights · Long cruise
Grand European Discovery
New York, New York → Piraeus
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 152,999
Princess CruisesSailing 2027.04Europe cruises · 56 nights · Long cruise
Ultimate European Journey
Southampton departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesSailing 2027.04Mediterranean cruises · 46 nights · Long cruise
Viking North & Mediterranean Explorer
Southampton → Reykjavík
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesSailing 2027.04Mediterranean cruises · 29 nights · Long cruise
Mediterranean & Baltic Explorer
Southampton → Helsinki
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesSailing 2027.04Mediterranean cruises · 37 nights · Long cruise
Mediterranean & Baltic Explorer
Southampton → Copenhagen
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesSailing 2027.04Europe cruises · 64 nights · Long cruise
Ultimate European Journey
Southampton departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Holland America LineSailing 2027.05Northern Europe cruises · 21 nights · Long cruise
21-Day Scandinavian Fjords & Capitals
Rotterdam departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 5,089
Princess Cruises8 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2027.08Holland America Line2 departure dates
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2028.05Northern Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14-Day Baltic & Scandinavian Capitals
Rotterdam departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,534
85 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Visby
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Princess Cruises · 32 sailings
Regal Princess
6 cabin types · 18 dining venues · 24 entertainment options · 15 decks
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Princess Cruises · 25 sailings
Caribbean Princess
9 cabin types · 14 dining venues · 27 entertainment options · 14 decks
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Holland America Line · 24 sailings
Nieuw Statendam
13 cabin types · 11 dining venues · 18 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Princess Cruises · 8 sailings
Sky Princess
8 cabin types · 16 dining venues · 34 entertainment options · 15 decks
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About Visby
Gotland is Sweden's main holiday island, a place of ancient history, a relaxed summer-party vibe, wide sandy beaches, and wild cliff formations called raukar (the remnants of reefs formed more than 400 million years ago). Measuring 125 km (78 miles) long and 52 km (32 miles) at its widest point, Gotland is where Swedish sheep farming has its home. In its charming glades, 35 varieties of wild orchids thrive, attracting botanists from all over the world.
Cruise lines calling here: 8 places
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