Haifa Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Michael Paul Gollmer de:Benutzer:Mipago (CC BY-SA 3.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Banned, Haim Bar, Daniela Avram, Asaf Nikola, Pasquale B · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Israel
- Coordinates:
- 32.8192° N, 34.9992° E
About Haifa
Haifa suits visitors interested in spiritual heritage and gardens, with several attractions within easy reach of the cruise port. Israel's third-largest city is home to the Baháʼí World Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws pilgrims and cultural tourists from around the world.
The port area offers immediate access to notable sites. The Viewing Balcony, just 1.6 km away, provides panoramic views and has a 4.8 rating from 346 reviews. The Shrine of the Báb (Bahá'í Holy Places) lies 1.2 km from the port and is rated 4.7 from 353 reviews. The Baháʼí Garden Haifa, also 1.6 km away, combines spiritual significance with landscaped beauty, earning a 4.7 rating from 13,149 reviews.
Gardens and Parks
Beyond the Baháʼí sites, Haifa features several parks and gardens. Ha'Em Garden (1.9 km) and Hecht Park (4.1 km) both offer green spaces for exploration. Mount Carmel National Park, 9.8 km from the port, provides natural scenery and is rated 4.6 from 10,972 reviews.
Haifa is part of the Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands region and sits near other ports including Alexandria, Athens, Corfu, and Heraklion.
Haifa is the third-largest city in Israel—after Jerusalem and Tel Aviv—with a population of 297,082 in 2024. The city of Haifa forms part of the Haifa metropolitan area, the third-most populous metropolitan area in Israel. It is home to the Baháʼí Faith's Baháʼí World Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and destination for Baháʼí pilgrimage.
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Things to do in Haifa 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: Roland Taba · via Google Maps Place of Worship
Baháʼí Garden Haifa
4.7 (13,149) 1.6 km from port
Gardens with 19 terraces of geometric flower beds, climbing to the domed Bahai shrine on Mt Carmel.
Near: The Viewing Balcony (5 m) · Rosen Garden (36 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “They must see location if you are in Haifa. Some of the terraces are free to wander around while others…” — Beans Puder
- 5 · “During the month of November, the gardens are a burst of bright color in a city with very few gardens…” — Jamie Wojciechowski
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Photo: world virtual museum · via Google Maps National Park
Mount Carmel National Park
4.6 (10,972) 9.8 km from port
Large national park offering hiking trails & picnic areas amid hilly, evergreen woodlands.
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
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 · “It was beautiful. Our experience was a little truncate because of the incoming missiles, but besides that it was a…” — Shelly Moseley
- 5 · “The Carmel National Park is a large area right outside of Haifa with many hiking trails, natural springs, archaeological sites…” — Alex Drukpa.
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Photo: Ilya Viten · via Google Maps Park and Garden
Hecht Park
4.6 (8,429) 4.1 km from port
Contemporary playground next to the beach with scenic views & paved paths for skating & biking.
Near: גן שעשועים, מתקני חבלים (84 m) · דלק מקסים (343 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
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 · “Great place for walking right beside the waterline. There's lots of grass to play with the kids and a few…” — Ido Fishman
- 5 · “Beautiful promenade along Haifa sea side, stretching near public beaches, surfing area and restaurants. Great park next to the seaside.…” — Alex Drukpa.
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Photo: ezra lakya · via Google Maps Garden
Ha’Em Garden
4.3 (4,158) 1.9 km from port
Public space with a landscaped open lawn, an acoustic stage for concerts & food stalls.
Near: Haifa Zoo (34 m) · Bank Hapoalim (72 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
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 · “I liked it very much. Many animals, birds, snakes. You will definitely spend a few hours here. There are benches…” — Maryna Gl
- 5 · “A very pleasant garden amidst the rush of the city, offers several mini-routes, some lead to Haifa zoo, other to…” — Daniel Engelsman
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Tourist attraction
Bustan Khayat
4.2 (397) 3.3 km from port
Near: עין שיח (134 m) · مصلى السيّاح (151 m)
- Good for children
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 · “Beautiful and special spot hidden in the city.” — Ronen Fox
- 5 · “Serenity at its best” — Medel Manalo
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Place of Worship
Shrine of the Báb (Bahá’í Holy Places)
4.7 (353) 1.2 km from port
Ornate, dome-shaped shrine & mausoleum containing the remains of the Báb, founder of the Bábí Faith.
Near: Bahá’í Pilgrim Reception Centre (121 m) · Bahá'í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) (128 m)
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- 5 · “The highlight of our visit to Haifa. Beautiful to look at from the valley at night and spectacular to visit…” — A La
- 5 · “beautiful place to visit, immaculately well maintained garden” — Devin Tai
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Tourist attraction
The Viewing Balcony
4.8 (346) 1.6 km from port
Near: Baháʼí Garden Haifa (1 m) · Rosen Garden (41 m)
- Good for children
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 · “They have a free guided tour of the gardens which takes around 45 mins.” — Devir Okhion
- 5 · “Great view from up top after going through the gate.” — Nathaniel Valera
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Tourist attraction
Cave
4.5 (132) 3.1 km from port
Near: גן מורן (264 m)
- Good for children
- 5 · “great place inside a city!” — israel
- 5 · “The cave is in a middle of a beautiful and not hard trail that goes from the carmel to near…” — yoske
Map of Haifa and nearby attractions
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