The Europe CruiseFor the American voyager

Dublin

Photo: Samuel Frederick Brocas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The short answer

Dublin Port is a working port about 2.7 km from the city centre, and cruise passengers usually cannot walk through it, so plan on the ship shuttle or a taxi. Book the Book of Kells and Guinness Storehouse ahead.

Getting ashoreDock or tender
Distance to townDublin Port says it is 2.7 km from the city centre. The Luas Red Line tram stop at The Point is opposite the port entrance on East Wall Road.
Gateway forTrinity College (Book of Kells), Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar, St Patrick's Cathedral.
Shuttle/taxi to City centerShort drive; port is 2.7 km from the centre (time not confirmed) · not confirmed
On the chart

Where Dublin lies

Antique-style chart of The British Isles with ports markedDublinDoverSouthamptonBelfastCherbourgCobhEdinburghFalmouthGreenockGuernseyHolyheadHonfleurInvergordonKirkwallLe HavreLerwickLiverpoolNewcastlePortlandPortreeStornowayWaterford

Where your ship docks

Most ships dock inside Dublin Port (a working cargo and ferry port); some ships use Dún Laoghaire or anchor in Dublin Bay. Dublin Port limits cruise calls to protect cargo berths (its policy has capped calls at about 80 a year since 2021); planned large cruise berths at North Wall Quay Extension have not been confirmed as open. Berth names were not confirmed.

Shuttle. Usually offered; check your planner.

From the gangway

Getting to the sights

The wayTimeCost
Shuttle/taxi to City centerShort drive; port is 2.7 km from the centre (time not confirmed)not confirmed

Shuttle/taxi to City center

Time Short drive; port is 2.7 km from the centre (time not confirmed)Cost not confirmed
  1. Take the shuttle your cruise line arranges, or a taxi from the quay.
  2. If you are let out at the port entrance, the Luas Red Line stop 'The Point' is opposite it on East Wall Road.

Shuttle/taxi price not confirmed: Dublin Port publishes no cruise shuttle details. Whether you can walk out depends on your berth and port security, not confirmed.

Worth the trip

What to see

Trinity College and Book of Kells

9th-century illuminated manuscript and Long Room library.

How
Center.
Time
1.5 hours
Tickets
Timed; book ahead

Guinness Storehouse

Brewery visitor center with rooftop bar.

How
Taxi/bus.
Time
2 hours
Tickets
Timed; book ahead

St Patrick's Cathedral

Ireland's largest church.

How
Walk.
Time
45 minutes
Tickets
Unverified

Temple Bar and Grafton Street

Pubs and shopping.

How
Walk.
Time
1 hour
Tickets
Free
A day ashore

Your day, hour by hour

Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.

  1. Shuttle to center.
  2. Book of Kells (booked).
  3. Grafton Street, St Stephen's Green.
  4. Guinness Storehouse (booked).
  5. Back to shuttle 60 minutes before last run.
Wise counsel

What goes wrong, and how to avoid it

Beware

  • Port location; traffic.
Practical matters

Fees, money and access

Accessibility

Check shuttle access.

Money

Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted. Carry a little cash for small cafes, toilets, and markets. Ireland uses the euro; Northern Ireland uses the pound.

Onward

More of the The British Isles

EdinburghScotland, UK Dock or tenderInvergordonScotland, UK Ship docksKirkwallScotland, UK Dock or tenderLerwickScotland, UK Dock or tenderGreenockScotland, UK Ship docksBelfastNorthern Ireland, UK Ship docksCobhIreland Dock or tenderLiverpoolEngland, UK Ship docks
Sources & what we could not confirm · 3 sources · checked 2026-11
Still being confirmed
  • Berth names
  • Shuttle/taxi prices and times
  • Whether walking out is allowed