Cruises from Bristol are available from either the Avonmouth Dock or Portbury Cruise Terminal, both approximately six miles and a 30-minute drive from the city centre. Despite the great location of the port area, not many cruises depart from Bristol as the tide makes docking windows limited.
As well as Bristol, if you’re looking for a no-fly cruise holiday, cruises from Liverpool or cruises from Southampton are both great options.
Cruises from Bristol head to an array of destinations, from Northern Europe to the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and even the British Isles. Offered by a variety of cruise lines, including Ambassador cruise line, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the itineraries on offer with cruises from Bristol.
The best way to get to Bristol’s cruise port is by car as pedestrians are not allowed into the facility area. This could be by driving yourself and parking in the secure long-stay car park or getting dropped off by taxi. If taking public transport, you can easily get a train to either Bristol Temple Meads or Bristol Parkway and take a taxi from here.
As well as parking facilities the cruise terminal has a lounge area, toilets and shop. There’s also handy baggage handling service to help as you check in or make your way home after a great cruise holiday from Bristol.
