Bristol, United Kingdom

Cruise Port

Bristol

City and county in England.

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Overview

Bristol is a cruise port in United Kingdom. It lies on the coast at approximately 51.454, -2.598.

About Bristol

Bristol is a city and ceremonial county in South West England. It is on the River Avon, and bordered by Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south, with a short coastline on the Bristol Channel to the west. The county includes most of the Bristol conurbation, but the urban area extends into South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, and North Somerset.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Bristol — 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 Bristol

Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Observatory in Bristol, England
Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Observatory in Bristol, England
Harbour View, Bristol - geograph.org.uk - 5352614
Harbour View, Bristol - geograph.org.uk - 5352614
2023-09-15 Bristol Cathedral
2023-09-15 Bristol Cathedral
Victoria Rooms in Bristol. - geograph.org.uk - 3690458
Victoria Rooms in Bristol. - geograph.org.uk - 3690458

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 21°C in Jul and coolest around 7°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
7°
2°
Feb
9°
3°
Mar
11°
4°
Apr
12°
3°
May
16°
8°
Jun
20°
11°
Jul
21°
13°
Aug
21°
13°
Sep
19°
12°
Oct
16°
10°
Nov
11°
6°
Dec
9°
4°

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

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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