Dublin, Ireland

Cruise Port

Dublin

Capital and largest city of Ireland.

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Overview

Dublin is a cruise port in Ireland. It lies on the coast at approximately 53.35, -6.26.

About Dublin

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.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Dublin — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Dublin

Dublin - aerial - 2025-07-07
Dublin - aerial - 2025-07-07
Convention Centre Dublin EPP
Convention Centre Dublin EPP
Dublin S Trinity College
Dublin S Trinity College
O'Connell Bridge
O'Connell Bridge

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 20°C in Jul and coolest around 8°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
8°
4°
Feb
10°
5°
Mar
11°
5°
Apr
11°
5°
May
15°
8°
Jun
18°
12°
Jul
20°
13°
Aug
19°
13°
Sep
18°
12°
Oct
15°
10°
Nov
11°
7°
Dec
9°
5°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Dublin the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Dublin, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →