⚓ Cruise Port

Portland

Currency
US dollar.
Language
English
Time in Port
Typically around 8am–5pm; gorgeous in fall foliage season.
Pier Location
Ships dock at the Ocean Gateway terminal, a short walk from the Old Port.
Best For
Lobster, lighthouses, the Old Port, and coastal scenery
About Portland

Portland is the salty, foodie heart of coastal Maine — a working harbour of lobster boats, a redbrick Old Port district full of acclaimed restaurants, and a string of historic lighthouses guarding Casco Bay. It's the quintessential New England cruise stop: lobster rolls, rocky shores, and the iconic Portland Head Light, with the outlet shopping of Freeport nearby.

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Insider Tip

The Old Port is right by the ship and stuffed with great seafood — don't overthink lunch, just get a lobster roll. For the postcard, Portland Head Light is a short ride; in autumn, the coastal drives blaze with colour.

Highlights
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Portland Head Light
Maine's most famous lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington, on the rocks of Cape Elizabeth.
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The Old Port
Cobblestoned streets of boutiques, breweries, and some of the best seafood restaurants in New England.
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Casco Bay & the islands
Mailboat and lighthouse cruises thread the "Calendar Islands" of the bay.
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Freeport & L.L. Bean
The famous flagship outdoor store and outlet shopping, about 20 minutes north.
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Cape Elizabeth & Two Lights
Scenic coastal drives to lighthouses, state parks, and classic lobster shacks.
Local Food & Drink
  • A Maine lobster roll — chilled with mayo or warm with butter.
  • Fresh steamers and a clam bake.
  • Wild Maine blueberry pie.
  • A local craft beer (Portland is a brewing hotspot) or a whoopie pie.
Shore Excursion Ideas
1 Portland Head Light and Cape Elizabeth coastal tour.
2 Old Port food-and-lobster walking tour.
3 Casco Bay lighthouse cruise.
4 Freeport shopping and Maine coast drive.
Sailings to Portland
Upcoming Royal Caribbean & Celebrity cruises that visit Portland
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Royal Caribbean
Canada & New England Cruise
Vision of the Seas · 9 nights
Baltimore · August 27, 2026
From $1,242/pp
 Royal Caribbean
Canada & New England Cruise
Independence of the Seas · 9 nights
Cape Liberty (New York) · September 3, 2026
From $1,139/pp
 Celebrity
Boston, Maine & Canada
Celebrity Silhouette · 12 nights
Boston · September 5, 2026
From $2,384/pp
 Royal Caribbean
Canada & New England Cruise
Vision of the Seas · 9 nights
Baltimore · September 10, 2026
From $1,188/pp
 Celebrity
Boston, Maine & Canada
Celebrity Silhouette · 11 nights
Boston · September 17, 2026
From $1,803/pp
 Royal Caribbean
Canada & New England Cruise
Independence of the Seas · 9 nights
Cape Liberty (New York) · September 17, 2026
From $1,402/pp
 Royal Caribbean
Canada & New England Cruise
Vision of the Seas · 9 nights
Baltimore · September 24, 2026
From $1,194/pp
 Celebrity
Boston, Maine & Canada
Celebrity Silhouette · 11 nights
Boston · September 28, 2026
From $11,879/pp
 Royal Caribbean
Canada & New England Cruise
Independence of the Seas · 9 nights
Cape Liberty (New York) · October 1, 2026
From $1,352/pp
 Royal Caribbean
Canada & New England Cruise
Vision of the Seas · 9 nights
Baltimore · October 8, 2026
From $1,238/pp
 Celebrity
Boston, Maine & Canada
Celebrity Silhouette · 11 nights
Boston · October 9, 2026
From $2,056/pp
 Royal Caribbean
Canada & New England Cruise
Independence of the Seas · 9 nights
Cape Liberty (New York) · October 15, 2026
From $1,382/pp
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Ships That Visit Portland
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships with sailings to Portland in our database
Celebrity
Celebrity Silhouette
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Independence of the Seas
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Vision of the Seas
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