Bristol Cruise Terminal offers a convenient starting point for your cruise holiday. Located in the South West of England with easy access from across the UK via road and rail links.
Wherever you're travelling from, getting here is genuinely one of the easiest parts of your whole vacation.
Smooth personal experience, offering comfort for a seamless journey.
Enjoy stress-free holidays starting in Bristol, with sailings that avoid airports and take you straight to sea.
No queues. No cramped seating. Just open water and fresh sea air from the moment you arrive.
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Limited Cabins
Comfortable cabin accommodation for your chosen duration, with daily housekeeping.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included in the main dining venues. Speciality dining available at additional cost.
Live shows, music, theatre performances, and activities throughout your cruise.
Pools, spa, fitness centre, lounges, and all public areas during your voyage
Depart directly from UK ports. No flights required, no airport stress.
All government taxes and port fees included in your fare.
Dedicated UK-speaking crew and attentive service throughout your cruise.
Optional ExtrasUpgrade to drinks packages for great value on beverages throughout your cruise.
Enhance your experience with guided tours, adventure activities, and cultural experiences at each port.
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all passengers.
Airport or train station transfers to and from the port available on request.
Secure parking at UK ports available on select sailings. Check individual deals for free parking offers.
For centuries, Bristol Dock has been the heart of seafaring, and it turns out, it’s still a brilliant place to begin your vacation. Portbury, Bristol, is located just beyond the city, easy to reach. Bristol Port has everything a modern cruise departure needs without any of the noise that comes with bigger terminals. This is cruising as it should feel: unhurried, personal, and exciting from the very first moment.
Your holiday begins the moment you leave home. This is the idea on which the Ambassador cruise from Bristol sailings are built, not after a security queue and a three-hour gate wait. Bristol cruise terminal at Portbury Docks keeps things refreshingly straightforward. Pull up, check in, board. The whole process moves at a pace that actually suits a holiday mindset. Hunt down cruise deals from Bristol early, and you'll find itineraries that make the ease of departure feel even more like a bonus.
Further Than You'd Think, Easier Than You'd Expect:Cruises departing from Bristol reach further than many expect including -the Canary Islands, the Norwegian fjords, and the Iberian coastlines. No-fly cruises from Bristol are particularly popular with travellers who've simply had enough of flying and want the journey itself to feel like part of the experience. From Royal Portbury Dock, the Atlantic opens up many possible routes across Europe and beyond, depending on the cruise.
You have a variety of destinations to sail from Bristol. Including the British Isles, the Canary Islands, Western Europe, and the Mediterranean, all as no-fly cruises from the South West of England.
The Bristol cruise terminal is located at Portbury Cruise Terminal, situated on the River Avon near the town of Portbury, about 14 km from Bristol city centre.
You have various options to reach here. By car, exit the M5 at Junction 19 and follow the signs for Royal Portbury Dock. By train, Bristol Temple Meads is 10 miles from the terminal, and Bristol Parkway is 12 miles — both have taxi ranks. Bristol Airport is only 12.5 miles away, around a 25-minute drive.
Depending on the port, if allowed by the local regulations, you may get an additional bus shuttle service with an additional charge on it.
Yes, secure parking is available here and should be pre-booked via My Ambassador Sailing before your vacation date.
Bristol has quick access from the M5 and good rail links; it's a convenient and relaxed way to start your cruise without having to travel far from home.
Yes, a valid passport is needed with a sufficient number of blank pages in it for entry and exit stamps. Visit the Ambassador Cruise’s website to know more.
If you’re sailing to or from the UK, then there is no luggage limit. Also, the luggage will be kept in your cabin, so pack accordingly. For more details, visit the website of cruise line.
Luggage is your responsibility and has to be with you and cannot be left on board. To know more, check the Ambassador cruise’s website.
Yes, Trips & More More is 24/7 available for all your bookings. You can book Bristol cruises through us. Our team is here to help you, and ensure everything goes hassle-free and you have a memorable cruise vacation.
Our friendly cruise experts are ready to help you find your perfect holiday. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, we'll guide you every step of the way.

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