Just a knot longer
Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
Just a knot longer
Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
England · Ships call at Newcastle, England
Ships berth next to Royal Quays Marina in North Shields, at the International Ferry Terminal. There is no separate cruise terminal building yet. A fixed-rate taxi to Newcastle city center costs about £12, and Newcastle International Airport is about 30 minutes away.
Ships leave from Port of Tyne International Ferry Terminal, International Ferry Terminal, Royal Quays, North Shields. (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 Roman frontier wall, with ruins running east toward Wallsend.
Source: WhatsInPort
The riverfront below the Tyne bridges, with restaurants, shops and the Millennium Bridge.
Source: WhatsInPort
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The best months to visit Newcastle by cruise ship are June, July, August. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Hadrian's Wall; Quayside.
Newcastle 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 Newcastle.