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Tallinn Cruise Port

Tallinn Cruise Port

Tallinn, Estonia · Baltic

Cruise ships dock at Quay 24 — Old City Harbour, Tallinn.

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Compact Baltic cruise port; the Old City Harbour sits a 15-minute walk from Tallinn's UNESCO Old Town.

🚢 Docked port1.2 km / 0.7 mi to city centre
⚠️Old Town streets are cobbled and steep in places — wear flat shoes
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At a glance

Multiple terminalsWalk-off possibleFamily friendlyMobility friendlyFree WiFi at portTourist info at dockSouvenir shops at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockMin. 3h neededAllow 60 min return buffer

Port summary

Tallinn is an excellent independent port: the cruise berths at Old City Harbour (Vanasadam) are 1–1.5 km from the walled Old Town, connected by a flat waterfront walk, a seasonal shuttle or a short taxi hop.

Cruise docks

🚢 Quay 24 — Old City Harbour

Main cruise berth at the Old City Harbour (Vanasadam) used by most mid-sized cruise ships. Flat paved walk of about 15 minutes to the Old Town via Admiralty Gate.

📍 Latitude: 59.450736, Longitude: 24.766459

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🚢 Quay 25 — Old City Harbour

Primary cruise berth for larger ships at the Old City Harbour. Passenger amenities, taxi rank and shuttle pickup point are here.

📍 Latitude: 59.450522, Longitude: 24.76613

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🚢 Quay 26 — Old City Harbour

Cruise berth for larger vessels, slightly further from the terminal building. Same 15–20 minute waterfront walk into the Old Town.

📍 Latitude: 59.449993, Longitude: 24.763299

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🚢 Quay 27 — Old City Harbour

Outer cruise berth at the Old City Harbour used on busy multi-ship call days. Walk to the Old Town takes roughly 20 minutes from this quay.

📍 Latitude: 59.44977, Longitude: 24.762952

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Getting to Tallinn

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

Map & things to do

Money & payments

💱 Currency: Euro ()💵 Cash needed: rarely🏧 ATMs at port💳 Cards widely accepted

Cards and phones work almost everywhere — you can easily spend the day ashore without cash

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Frequently asked questions

Where does my cruise ship dock in Tallinn?
Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Tallinn, Estonia. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
Can I walk from the cruise port into Tallinn?
Yes. Tallinn is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
How do I get from the cruise port to Tallinn centre?
Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Taxi, Hop-on Hop-off, Tram, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
How much time do I need in Tallinn?
Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Tallinn independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
What currency is used in Tallinn and are cards accepted?
Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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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