Since the Liverpool Cruise Terminal opened in 2007, Liverpool has become one of the most popular destinations for cruise ships in the UK. Cruise liners & passengers alike are drawn to Liverpool’s rich cultural scene, Beatles heritage, and the warm welcome they receive from locals.
Locals love welcoming cruise ships into the city too – and there’s often excitement across the city when cruise ships come into port, with people often visiting the Pier Head to look at the cruise ship, or even head to Crosby Beach to see the cruise ship sail in down the River Mersey.
Below we have the schedules for the remainder of 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2025 Cruise Ship Schedule
| Day | Ship | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
| 1 August, 2025 Friday | Viking Vesta | ||
| 2 August, 2025 Saturday | Seven Seas Voyager | 10:00 | 19:00 |
| 3 August, 2025 Sunday | ms Nieuw Statendam | 8:00 | 19:00 |
| 4 August, 2025 Monday | Viking Sky | ||
| 5 August, 2025 Tuesday | Carnival Miracle | 8:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 August, 2025 Thursday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 8 August, 2025 Friday | Seven Seas Mariner | 8:00 | 18:00 |
| 9 August, 2025 Saturday | Celebrity Eclipse | 8:00 | 18:00 |
| 10 August, 2025 Sunday | Viking Jupiter | ||
| 11 August, 2025 Monday | AIDAbella | 8:00 | 18:00 |
| 15 August, 2025 Friday | Queen Anne | ||
| 17 August, 2025 Sunday | Viking Saturn | ||
| 18 August, 2025 Monday | Regal Princess | 7:00 | 17:00 |
| 20 August, 2025 Wednesday | Aurora | ||
| 22 August, 2025 Friday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 23 August, 2025 Saturday | Seven Seas Grandeur | 7:00 | 19:00 |
| 25 August, 2025 Monday | Norwegian Dawn | 6:00 | 16:00 |
| 27 August, 2025 Wednesday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 28 August, 2025 Thursday | Viking Vela | ||
| 30 August, 2025 Saturday | Mein Schiff 3 | 8:00 | 19:00 |
| 31 August, 2025 Sunday | Oceania Marina | 7:00 | 17:00 |
| 1 September, 2025 Monday | ms Nieuw Statendam | 7:00 | 17:00 |
| 3 September, 2025 Wednesday | Viking Jupiter | ||
| 4 September, 2025 Thursday | ms Europa | 9:00 | 19:00 |
| 5 September, 2025 Friday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 6 September, 2025 Saturday | Silver Dawn | 8:00 | 21:00 |
| 7 September, 2025 Sunday | Crystal Serenity | 8:00 | 19:00 |
| 9 September, 2025 Tuesday | Viking Vela | ||
| 11 September, 2025 Thursday | Disney Fantasy | 7:00 | 16:00 |
| 14 September, 2025 Sunday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 15 September, 2025 Monday | Ambience | 8:00 | 19:00 |
| 16 September, 2025 Tuesday | Ambition | 7:00 | 17:00 |
| 18 September, 2025 Thursday | Queen Mary 2 | ||
| 21 September, 2025 Sunday | MSC Preziosa | 7:00 | 17:00 |
| 22 September, 2025 Monday | MS Hamburg | 8:00 | 21:00 |
| 24 September, 2025 Wednesday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 25 September, 2025 Thursday | Viking Vela | ||
| 26 September, 2025 Friday | Viking Saturn | ||
| 28 September, 2025 Sunday | Ambition | 7:00 | 17:00 |
| 10 October, 2025 Friday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 14 October, 2025 Tuesday | Artania | 8:00 | 18:00 |
| 16 October, 2025 Thursday | Ambition | 7:00 | 17:00 |
| 23 October, 2025 Thursday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 30 October, 2025 Thursday | Ambition | 7:00 | 17:00 |
| 3 November, 2025 Monday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 7 November, 2025 Friday | Ambition | 7:00 | 01 Jan, 2:00 |
| 17 November, 2025 Monday | Fred Olsen Bolette | 01 Jan, 2:00 | |
| 15 December, 2025 Monday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 22 December, 2025 Monday | Fred Olsen Bolette |
2026 Cruise Ship Schedule
| Day | Ship | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
| 5 January, 2026 Monday | Fred Olsen Bolette | ||
| 5 April, 2026 Sunday | Viking Vela | ||
| 6 April, 2026 Monday | Viking Neptune | ||
| 14 April, 2026 Tuesday | Fred Olsen Bolette | 01 Jan, 2:00 | |
| 16 April, 2026 Thursday | Viking Neptune | ||
| 17 April, 2026 Friday | Ambience | 9:00 | 20:00 |
| 28 April, 2026 Tuesday | Fred Olsen Bolette | 01 Jan, 2:00 | |
| 1 May, 2026 Friday | Majestic Princess | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 11 May, 2026 Monday | Viking Sky | ||
| 22 May, 2026 Friday | Fred Olsen Bolette | 01 Jan, 2:00 | |
| 25 May, 2026 Monday | AIDAluna | 9:00 | 21:00 |
| 26 May, 2026 Tuesday | Majestic Princess | 7:00 | 18:00 |
| 27 May, 2026 Wednesday | Fred Olsen Bolette | 01 Jan, 2:00 | |
| 30 May, 2026 Saturday | Viking Sky | ||
| 2 June, 2026 Tuesday | Viking Vela | ||
| 3 June, 2026 Wednesday | Norwegian Sky | 8:00 | 17:00 |
| 3 June, 2026 Wednesday | Carnival Legend | 8:00 | 17:00 |
| 4 June, 2026 Thursday | ms Europa 2 | 8:00 | 18:00 |
| 7 June, 2026 Sunday | Viking Saturn | ||
| 8 June, 2026 Monday | Arcadia | ||
| 9 June, 2026 Tuesday | Viking Sky | ||
| 14 June, 2026 Sunday | Viking Vela | ||
| 17 June, 2026 Wednesday | Queen Anne | ||
| 18 June, 2026 Thursday | Viking Mars | ||
| 19 June, 2026 Friday | Viking Saturn | ||
| 24 June, 2026 Wednesday | Norwegian Sky | 8:00 | 17:00 |
| 29 June, 2026 Monday | Aurora | ||
| 4 July, 2026 Saturday | Seven Seas Grandeur | 8:00 | 18:00 |
| 9 July, 2026 Thursday | Viking Jupiter | ||
| 11 July, 2026 Saturday | AIDAbella | 8:00 | 18:00 |
| 13 July, 2026 Monday | Valiant Lady | 8:00 | 18:00 |
| 15 July, 2026 Wednesday | Norwegian Sky | 8:00 | 17:00 |
| 16 July, 2026 Thursday | ms Europa | 8:00 | 18:00 |
| 18 July, 2026 Saturday | Azamara Quest | 7:00 | 19 Jul, 22:00 |
| 21 July, 2026 Tuesday | Viking Jupiter | ||
| 22 July, 2026 Wednesday | Norwegian Sky | 6:00 | 16:00 |
| 23 July, 2026 Thursday | Viking Sky | ||
| 24 July, 2026 Friday | Majestic Princess | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 27 July, 2026 Monday | Seven Seas Mariner | 8:00 | 21:00 |
| 28 July, 2026 Tuesday | Aurora | ||
| 3 August, 2026 Monday | Viking Sky | ||
| 4 August, 2026 Tuesday | Carnival Legend | 7:00 | 16:00 |
| 5 August, 2026 Wednesday | Norwegian Sky | 8:00 | 17:00 |
| 19 August, 2026 Wednesday | Majestic Princess | 7:00 | 17:00 |
| 20 August, 2026 Thursday | Viking Sky | ||
| 24 August, 2026 Monday | Sapphire Princess | 7:00 | 17:00 |
| 25 August, 2026 Tuesday | Carnival Legend | 7:00 | 16:00 |
| 26 August, 2026 Wednesday | Viking Saturn | ||
| 26 August, 2026 Wednesday | Norwegian Sky | 8:00 | 17:00 |
| 30 August, 2026 Sunday | Majestic Princess | 6:00 | 20:00 |
| 1 September, 2026 Tuesday | Viking Sky | ||
| 5 September, 2026 Saturday | Norwegian Sky | 6:00 | 16:00 |
| 7 September, 2026 Monday | Viking Saturn | ||
| 8 September, 2026 Tuesday | Viking Vela | ||
| 10 September, 2026 Thursday | Majestic Princess | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 16 September, 2026 Wednesday | Norwegian Sky | 8:00 | 17:00 |
| 20 September, 2026 Sunday | Viking Vela | ||
| 21 September, 2026 Monday | Seven Seas Grandeur | 8:00 | 18:00 |
| 1 October, 2026 Thursday | MSC Preziosa | 8:00 | 18:00 |
Liverpool Cruise Terminal FAQs
When did the cruise terminal open in Liverpool?
The Liverpool Cruise Terminal opened in 2007. It was opened by the Duke of Kent, with the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) being the first ship to berth at the newly opened terminal.
How many passengers does the cruise terminal get each year?
The cruise terminal welcomed 186,000 passengers in 2023. Planned expansions are underway, to the tune of a £25m investment, which projects there will be 300,000 passengers going through the terminal each year when complete.
Can you walk from the cruise terminal to Liverpool City Centre?
Yes, the cruise terminal is situated in the Pier Head, just behind the Liver Buildings. It’s a short walk to the city centre and the Albert Dock.
