Cowes, United Kingdom

Cruise Port

Cowes

Town in Isle of Wight, England.

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Overview

Cowes is a cruise port in United Kingdom. It lies on the coast at approximately 50.76, -1.3.

About Cowes

Cowes is an English seaport town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England. Cowes is located on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina, facing the smaller town of East Cowes on the east bank. The two towns are linked by the Cowes Floating Bridge, a chain ferry.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Cowes — 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 Cowes

Buildings in Cowes as seen from esplanade
Buildings in Cowes as seen from esplanade
(Cowes, the green, I., Isle of Wight, England) (LOC)
(Cowes, the green, I., Isle of Wight, England) (LOC)
Beautiful Britain - The Isle of Wight - by G.E. Mitton - 3 YACHTING AT COWES
Beautiful Britain - The Isle of Wight - by G.E. Mitton - 3 YACHTING AT COWES
Cowes
Cowes

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 21°C in Jul and coolest around 8°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
8°
3°
Feb
9°
5°
Mar
11°
5°
Apr
12°
5°
May
16°
9°
Jun
20°
13°
Jul
21°
15°
Aug
21°
15°
Sep
20°
14°
Oct
16°
12°
Nov
12°
7°
Dec
10°
6°

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

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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