Portland Cruise Port (Maine)
Portland, United States · Other
Cruise ships dock at Ocean Gateway — Cruise Berth, Portland.
Plan my port daysWalkable New England cruise port on Casco Bay with the historic Old Port, an art museum, lighthouses and lobster, plus easy trips to Portland Head Light.
At a glance
Port summary
Ships dock at Ocean Gateway or the Maine State Pier on Commercial Street, a few minutes' flat walk from the Old Port. Most sights are walkable; a taxi or tour is only needed for Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth.
Cruise dock
🚢 Ocean Gateway — Cruise Berth
The main cruise berth at Ocean Gateway on Commercial Street, at the east end of the downtown waterfront. Passengers walk straight into downtown and the Old Port. The nearby Maine State Pier also takes cruise ships.
📍 Latitude: 43.659953, Longitude: -70.246954
See dock on port map →Getting to Portland
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
The Old Port and downtown begin a few minutes' flat walk from the terminals.
📍 Exit the terminal onto Commercial Street
Best way to reach Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth; most accept cards.
📍 Taxi stand outside the cruise terminals
Uber and Lyft operate widely in Portland.
📍 Request via app; pickup near the terminal
Greater Portland METRO buses cover the city and South Portland; pay by app, card or exact-fare cash.
📍 METRO stops a few minutes from the waterfront
Casco Bay Lines ferries reach Peaks Island and other Casco Bay islands for a scenic short hop.
📍 Casco Bay Lines terminal on Commercial Street
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards and phones work for nearly everything; carry a little cash only for small vendors.
Things to do
Portland Head Light
⭐ Highlight
Maine's oldest lighthouse on the cliffs of Cape Elizabeth, set in scenic Fort Williams Park
🕐 Morning light for photos
Public Market House
Short stop🛒 Market
Three floors of local food vendors and cafes on Monument Square
🕐 Lunchtime
Casco Bay Lines Ferry
🎯 Activity
Scenic mailboat and island ferries across Casco Bay from the Old Port
🕐 Midday sailings for the views
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Short stop🏛️ Museum
The poet's brick boyhood home, Portland's oldest house on the peninsula
🕐 Anytime during opening hours
Portland Museum of Art
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Maine's flagship art museum with Homer, Wyeth and Impressionist works downtown
🕐 Anytime; quieter at opening
Portland Observatory
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Historic 1807 signal tower with city and Casco Bay views from Munjoy Hill
🕐 Clear days for the views
Eastern Promenade
Short stop🌿 Nature
Hilltop waterfront park with Casco Bay views, trails and a narrow-gauge railway
🕐 Dry days for a walk or picnic
Old Port District
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
Cobblestone district of brick warehouses, boutiques, galleries and lobster restaurants
🕐 Late morning to midday
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Portland?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Portland, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Portland?
- Yes. Portland is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Portland centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Local bus, Ferry. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Portland?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Portland independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Portland and are cards accepted?
- Portland uses the US Dollar. 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 Portland 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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