Galway, Ireland

Cruise Port

Galway

City in Connacht, Ireland.

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Overview

Galway is a cruise port in Ireland. It lies on the coast at approximately 53.272, -9.049.

About Galway

Galway is a city in County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. It is the most populous settlement in the province of Connacht, the fifth most populous city on the island of Ireland and the fourth most populous in the Republic of Ireland, with a population of 85,910 at the 2022 census.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Galway — 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 Galway

Galway cathedral
Galway cathedral
Uniwersytet w Galway, Irlandia
Uniwersytet w Galway, Irlandia
The Tribes of Galway, Eyre Square
The Tribes of Galway, Eyre Square
View of Galway harbour during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover
View of Galway harbour during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 19°C in Jul and coolest around 9°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
9°
4°
Feb
10°
5°
Mar
11°
4°
Apr
13°
5°
May
15°
8°
Jun
18°
11°
Jul
19°
13°
Aug
19°
13°
Sep
18°
12°
Oct
14°
10°
Nov
11°
7°
Dec
9°
5°

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

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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