Limassol Cruise Port
Limassol, Cyprus · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Limassol New Port Cruise Terminal, Limassol.
Plan my port daysEasy-going Cypriot port: a seafront old town, castle and marina plus the great ancient sites of Kourion and Kolossi and the Troodos wine villages inland.
At a glance
Port summary
Limassol is a relaxed, English-friendly, euro-using port that rewards independent visitors, but the cruise terminal sits inside a working commercial harbour with no attractions of its own, about 7 km west of the centre. Take the shuttle or a taxi to the old town, castle and marina, or hire a car or driver for Kourion, Kolossi and the Omodos wine villages. Keep a comfortable buffer for the transfer back.
Cruise dock
🚢 Limassol New Port Cruise Terminal
Cruise ships berth at the modern cruise terminal inside Limassol New Port, about 7 km west of the city. There is no walk-out to town; passengers use a cruise-day shuttle, a taxi or a bus from the terminal.
📍 Latitude: 34.653242, Longitude: 33.022341
See dock on port map →Getting to Limassol
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Cruise-line or port shuttles run to the old town or marina on cruise days; confirm the drop-off point and last return time before you leave.
📍 Shuttle stop outside the cruise terminal building
Metered taxis reach the old town in about 15 minutes and are the easiest option; they also do half-day trips to Kourion and the wine villages - agree a price for those.
📍 Taxi rank outside the cruise terminal
Cyprus public buses are cheap and take cash or contactless, but stops and timetables are less convenient than the shuttle; better for the budget-minded.
📍 Public bus stop near the port gate
You cannot walk out of the commercial port, but once dropped in the centre the old town, castle, marina and the long seafront promenade are all flat and walkable.
📍 Not from the port; within the old town and seafront
A hire car makes the ancient sites and wine villages easy in one day; Cyprus drives on the left and the motorways are quiet and modern.
📍 Car-hire desks near the terminal; pre-book for pickup
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cyprus uses the euro and English is widely spoken; cards work almost everywhere, but carry some euro cash for kiosks, village tavernas and small entry fees.
Things to do
Kolossi Castle
Short stop⭐ Highlight
A compact three-storey Crusader keep amid vineyards, historic home of Commandaria wine.
🕐 Morning before the heat
Limassol Medieval Castle
Short stop⭐ Highlight
The stone castle where Richard the Lionheart is said to have married, now a medieval museum.
🕐 Morning before the heat
Omodos Village
⭐ Highlight
A pretty cobbled wine village in the Troodos foothills, built around the Timios Stavros monastery.
🕐 Late morning; a longer trip
Kourion Ancient City
⭐ Highlight
Cyprus's most dramatic ancient site: a clifftop Greco-Roman city with a theatre and mosaic villas.
🕐 Early or late to avoid the midday sun
Limassol Old Town Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Wander the restored lanes around the old port, the covered market and the cafe-filled squares.
🕐 Morning before the heat or late afternoon
Lady's Mile Beach
🏖️ Beach
A long, flat sweep of firm sand and shallow calm sea on the Akrotiri peninsula, with beach bars.
🕐 Morning to early afternoon for swimming
Cyprus Wine Museum
🏛️ Museum
A small museum of Cyprus's ancient wine culture at Erimi, with a Commandaria tasting.
🕐 Any time; cool indoors
Limassol Marina
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
A sleek modern marina of yachts, waterfront restaurants and islet villas beside the old town.
🕐 Late afternoon and early evening
Limassol Municipal Garden
Short stop🌿 Nature
A shady palm-and-eucalyptus garden by the promenade, with a small open-air theatre and cafe.
🕐 Midday heat for shade
Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
other
A tranquil ancient sanctuary to Apollo of the Woodlands, with reconstructed temple columns.
🕐 Morning; pairs with Kourion
Amathus Archaeological Site
Short stopother
The ruins of an ancient city-kingdom on the shore east of Limassol, with an agora and acropolis.
🕐 Early or late to avoid the heat
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Limassol?
- Your ship docks directly at the Limassol cruise terminal in Cyprus.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Limassol?
- Walking into Limassol from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Limassol centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, On foot, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Limassol?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Limassol independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Limassol and are cards accepted?
- Limassol uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Limassol cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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