Lisbon Cruise Port

Inaugurated in November 2017, the renowned architect Carrilho da Graça designed this infrastructure. The Lisbon Cruise Terminal has a total of 13,800 m2 on three floors and a berth approximately 1,500 meters long. This pier is intended for docking cruise ships, allowing Lisbon to receive vessels of any size.

The building also represents a technological feat: its facades are built with white concrete with cork agglomerate with structural characteristics – significantly lighter – and with greater thermal insulation capabilities than normal structural concrete.

There are also the offices of the competent authorities, shops, check-in facilities and support services for the comfort of all visitors, passengers and crew. It has two fully automated passage systems, as well as support equipment for ship operations, and can supply power, water and other provisions to berthed vessels.

In 2019, the number of passengers using the facilities at the Lisbon cruise terminal was 571,259, resulting from a total of 310 ship calls. In 2022, it received 327 cruise ship calls, which represents a new record for usage.

In 2022 it was voted the best Cruise Terminal in Europe by the World Cruise Awards. This highlights Lisbon’s exceptional conditions for welcoming cruise ships and passengers with ever-increasing demands and providing an excellent service to those who visit the Portuguese capital.

Record after record…

2023

In 2023, the Port of Lisbon registered a new record for cruise passengers, around 758.3 thousand. The largest turnaround operation took place on July 30, with a total of 9,163 passengers, of which 4,476 embarked and 4,687 disembarked. The year 2023 ends with a direct economic impact of more than 83 million euros.

In the same year, the North American market took 2nd place (42%) in the table for the highest number of turnaround passengers, behind the United Kingdom

2024

In 2024, the Port of Lisbon achieved its best ever results in cruise tourism, setting six new records throughout the year. Among the highlights are the number of passengers carried, the total number of calls made and the increase in crew members, consolidating Lisbon as a benchmark destination in the sector.

More than 763,000 passengers in 2024

Last year, the Port of Lisbon registered a total of 763,752 cruise passengers, surpassing the previous record of 758,328 in 2023. This growth was driven by 591,796 transit passengers, representing a 7% increase on the 554,324 recorded the previous year.

The number of calls at the Lisbon Cruise Terminal also grew, with a total of 369 calls, up from 353 in 2023. Of these, 110 were turnaround calls, a slight increase on the 107 of the previous year.

In addition, the Port of Lisbon welcomed a record number of cruise ships, totaling 133 vessels, surpassing the 130 registered in 2019. This increase was accompanied by growth in cruise crew, which reached 288,049, marking a 3% increase compared to the 279,090 recorded in 2023.

Main markets and premieres in Lisbon

The European market continues to lead as the main source of passengers, with the United Kingdom accounting for 41% of the total. The United States is in second place with 20%, followed by Germany with 14%.

The European market continues to lead as the main source of passengers, with the United Kingdom accounting for 41% of the total. The United States is in second place with 20%, followed by Germany with 14%.

Another important milestone was the reception of 15 ships on their first call in Lisbon, four of which were newly built and three of which made maiden voyages, reinforcing the destination’s attractiveness for new routes.

Lisbon as a strategic destination for cruises

These results confirm the Port of Lisbon as one of the main cruise hubs in Europe, combining a modern infrastructure with the growing preference of international tourists for the Portuguese capital.

The 2024 performance stands out as a decisive step in consolidating Lisbon as a strategic destination in global maritime tourism.