Dublin Cruise Port Guide
Photos: 瑞丽江的河水 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Ralph Schmidt, Katie Carpenter, abdelmajid ouazine, La Frusta Letteraria, Dimana Nazarova · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Ireland
- Region:
- British Isles
- Coordinates:
- 53.3497° N, 6.2603° W
About Dublin
Dublin, the capital and largest city of Ireland, sits on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey in the province of Leinster. As a cruise port call in the British Isles, Dublin offers visitors immediate access to some of Ireland's most celebrated attractions, many within easy reach of the waterfront.
The port's location means several key sights are just a short walk away. The Spire stands at the port itself, whilst Ha'penny Bridge is just 0.4 km away and St Patrick's Cathedral sits 1.4 km from the quayside. The National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum are both within 1.1 km, making them accessible for a few hours ashore.
Exploring Dublin from the Port
For those with more time, attractions further into the city include Kilmainham Gaol (3.4 km), Dublin Zoo (3.2 km), and Phoenix Park (4.7 km). Nearby cruise ports include Belfast, Cork, and Cherbourg, offering varied itinerary options across the region.
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, part of the Wicklow Mountains range. Dublin is the largest city by population on the island of Ireland; at the 2022 census, the city council area had a population of 592,713, while the city, including suburbs, had a population of 1,263,219, and County Dublin had a population of 1,501,500. Various definitions of a metropolitan Greater Dublin Area exist.
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Things to do in Dublin on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Miguel Ramirez · via Google Maps Park and Garden
Phoenix Park
4.7 (42,367) 4.7 km from port
Wild deer, a zoo & a fort feature in this 708-hectare park known as 'Dublin's playground'.
Near: Papal Cross (99 m) · Papal Cross Car Park (266 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Amazing facility! I live near the phonix park and run or walk the practically every day. It is well kept…” — Rocky
- 5 · “Phoenix Park is much bigger than I imagined—you could easily spend a whole day there and still not see everything.…” — Leonardo K. Suguaya Abe
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Photo: Daniele Gnagnarella · via Google Maps Zoo
Dublin Zoo
4.6 (29,979) 3.2 km from port
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits.
Near: Nakuru Coffee House (31 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Friday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Sunday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
- 5 · “Single handedly the best experience I've had. Not just the opportunity to walk through some of the most carefully curated…” — Ronan Gilloway
- 5 · “Fantastic day spent here. So many animals to view. Plenty of seats around grounds for a quick snack or visit…” — Karen Millar
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Photo: julien gony · via Google Maps Church
St Patrick's Cathedral
4.5 (29,035) 1.4 km from port
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with regular musical recitals.
Near: Spar Patrick Street (51 m) · St. Patrick's Cathedral Grammar School (58 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 – 10:30 am, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- 5 · “Must see! Beautiful architecture and history. You do have to play at the entrance to get in about 12 euros…” — Ana Carrion
- 5 · “St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin~ During my walk through Dublin, I visited St. Patrick’s Cathedral, one of Ireland’s most famous and…” — Edward Park然道
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Photo: Philomena Brady · via Google Maps Museum
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
4.6 (15,542) 1.1 km from port
Local archaeological finds from the Bronze Age, Vikings and medieval times with some Egyptian items.
Near: Buswells Hotel (64 m) · Leinster House (108 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “The National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street is an absolute must-visit for anyone spending time in Dublin! From the…” — Andrei Mitrana
- 5 · “This museum goes on and on! It's like a TARDIS of exhibitions! You can easily get lost through the warren…” — Ellis Holt
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Photo: John Reilly · via Google Maps Bridge
Ha'penny Bridge
4.5 (15,171) 0.4 km from port
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily.
Near: The Irish Dance Party - Interactive Show - Tickets €25 per person (49 m) · Starbucks Crampton Quay (56 m)
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “A lovely spot to visit both during the day and in the evening. The Ha’penny Bridge has so much charm…” — Orsolya Varga
- 5 · “I had such a fantastic time here! 🤩 The atmosphere was absolutely wonderful, and I really enjoyed the beautiful scenery…” — Don Lee
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Sculpture
The Spire
4.3 (11,970) 0.0 km from port
Stainless steel tapered column stretching 120 meters up, known as a symbol of the city.
Near: Butlers Chocolate Café (32 m) · Paddywagon Tours - Dublin (34 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Hard to miss this place unless you’re looking straight down. Dublin’s giant needle in the middle of O’Connell Street. Great…” — Benil Tomy
- 5 · “Now this is a wow-bookmark, you're definitely going to see while visiting the city and it's best you do so…” — Marin “SayanMk” Kolev
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Museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
4.5 (11,926) 0.8 km from port
Near: Dublin Discovered Boat Tours (57 m) · CHQ Dublin (80 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
- 5 · “I visited EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum yesterday, and I absolutely loved the experience! 🇮🇪❤️ It was so interesting to…” — Natali Natali
- 5 · “EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum was such a fun and educational experience for our family! We visited with two adults…” — Mariella Shepherd
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Museum
Kilmainham Gaol
4.7 (3,348) 3.4 km from port
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed.
Near: Brambles Café (27 m) · Hilton Dublin Kilmainham (34 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:30 am – 5:15 pm
- Tuesday: 10:30 am – 5:15 pm
- Wednesday: 10:30 am – 5:15 pm
- Thursday: 10:30 am – 5:15 pm
- Friday: 10:30 am – 5:15 pm
- Saturday: 10:30 am – 5:15 pm
- Sunday: 10:30 am – 5:15 pm
- 5 · “Eerie yet beautiful building steeped in history & stories. Really enjoyed the experience & the museam. We'd a fantastic guide…” — Alison Lynch
- 5 · “So we'll done. Our guide Jim was so knowledgeable. I also loved the guides dotted around the museum to answer…” — Rena Dunne
Map of Dublin and nearby attractions
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