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Scotland · Ships call at Edinburgh, Scotland
Smaller ships dock at Leith, about 3 miles from the city center. Larger ships anchor off Newhaven and tender passengers ashore. Edinburgh Airport is about 10 miles from Ocean Terminal, 20 to 30 minutes by car.
Ships leave from Port of Leith, Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh. (Source: WhatsInPort)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
The former royal yacht, moored at Ocean Terminal in Leith.
Source: WhatsInPort
The Old Town street running from the castle down to Holyroodhouse.
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British Isles with France & Belfast
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The best months to visit Edinburgh by cruise ship are July, August, September. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Royal Yacht Britannia; Royal Mile.
Edinburgh is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Edinburgh.