Newcastle Port
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Cruise Terminal Adress: Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal, Royal Quays, North Shields, NE29 6EE
One of the newest cruise ports in the UK, the Port of Tyne boasts a modern cruise terminal and can cater for up to 2,000 guests. Located close to the city centre, it's equipped with good transport links and all the amenities you require for a stress-free start to your cruise holiday.
Here you can find all available cruises from Newcastle.
Newcastle Cruise Terminal cruise lines and destinations
As currently one of the more local cruise ports in Britain, Newcastle mainly hosts Fred. Olsen, Ambassador Cruise Line and Regent Seven Seas Cruises who depart throughout the year.
Popular for mini cruises, Newcastle’s main destinations are the British Isles where passengers can take in the majesty of the Scottish islands and highlands, the Faroes or even west to Dublin and other coastal cities. Meanwhile, in terms of more international cruises itineraries, Newcastle mainly focussed on cruises to the north of Europe such as the Baltic countries and the Scandinavian fjords and Iceland, taking in cities such as Berlin, Stockholm and Copenhagen. However, there are also cruises running down the western coasts of mainland Europe from the Netherlands and France round to Spain and Portugal as well.
- British Isles: Liverpool, Dublin, Belfast, London and the Scottish Islands
- The Baltic: Berlin, Stockholm and Copenhagen
- Northern Europe: The Netherlands, France, Iceland, the Fjords and the Northern Lights
Getting to Newcastle Cruise Terminal
By Car
The Port of Tyne is nine miles from the main city centre but is easily reached via the A1 motorway. The approach and car parking is clearly signposted while the Sat Nav address is NE29 6EE.
By Public Transport
Newcastle main station is well connected to Scotland and York and only 3 hrs from London. There is regular coach service to Newcastle from around the country to the coach station in the city centre. Meanwhile, Taxis are easily hailed or pre-booked from Newcastle Airport, Train Station or City Centre.
Newcastle Airport is well connected to the rest of Britain, Dublin and continental Europe and only nine miles from the cruise terminal. From Newcastle airport the journey is around an hour and twenty minutes by the metro but only 25 by road.
Newcastle Cruise Terminal Facilities
Newcastle's regenerated port area has had heavy investment in recent years and now boasts a modern cruise terminal complex. This facility is complete with 700 seats, a shop, a bar and a cafe. There are also useful amenities such as Wi-Fi and an international ATM.
In addition, if requiring special access assistance a coach is on hand to take passengers the 800 metres from terminal to ship while there are disabled toilets and such other facilities.
The long stay carpark is just a few metres from the entrance to the terminal with fantastic long-term parking for £9.50 per night while there is with plenty of space for drop-offs and short stays. You can also use the car park for short stays and drop-offs by paying as you leave.
Tourism: what to do and see around Newcastle
Newcastle and its surrounding area is a fantastic destination for tourism, shopping and nightlife opportunities either before or after your cruise. In Newcastle centre, there are several fascinating museums such as the Centre for life, Discovery Museum, Great north museum and the castle.
Meanwhile, slightly further afield, the living museum of Beamish is a fascinating family day out as is Hadrian’s Wall spanning the width of the northern half of Britain. In addition, while the angel of the north is a great phot opportunity if stopping off along the – motorway.
| Opening times | Price | Info | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Life | Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm | Kids: £10.50 Adults: £14.25 Concession: £13.25 |
Fun-filled science museum |
| The Castle | 10am-5pm | Kids: £8.20 Adults: £12.50 Concessions: £11.25 |
Norman Keep telling the tales of Newcastle |
| Great North Mueseum | Weekdays: 10am-5pm
Weekends: 11am-4pm |
Free | Natural history museum |