Leixoes (Porto)

About Leixoes (Porto)

Port of Leixões, Porto Cruise Terminal, is the main gateway by sea to Porto destination and a iconic place to welcome all passengers and crews from cruise liners. Equipped with comfortable facilities for tourists, Leixoes features two cruise terminals.

The North Cruise Terminal located at the north part of the port, is a wooden construction that resembles a ships hull and it is considered an important architectural and historical heritage. The Passenger Terminal has no capacity limit for passengers in transit and allows the turnaround of approximately 750 passengers. This Boutique Terminal occupies an area of about 840 m2 with a berthing quay of 300 metres and depths of -10 metres for the berthing of cruise ships up to 250 metres of length.

The Porto Cruise Terminal (South) is the largest project ever for the opening of the Port to the city, more than an important gateway to Porto, it is a living building enclosing several funtions and activities. It is situated at the South Mole of the port, just 3 km from the city of Porto. It has several amenities for transit cruise liners or turnaround cruise vessels, no limit capacity for passengers in transit and a capacity for 2 500 passengers in turnaround. With such infrastructure, Leixoes is now able to welcome the biggest cruise ships in turnaround.

Lastest news from Leixoes (Porto)

Cruise activity at Porto Cruise Terminal increased 27% in calls and 10% in passengers in the first semester of 2024

July 29, 2024

2023 was the destination’s busiest year for cruise activity at the Porto Cruise Terminal

February 12, 2024

Cruise passengers in Porto Cruise Terminal increased 88% in the first semester

August 8, 2023

Port destination information

The Porto, Douro, and North of Portugal region have gained international recognition due to its rich cultural heritage, gastronomy, and wine. Porto has been named the European Best Destination three times and offers a blend of tradition and modernity. Visitors can explore other interesting cities and sites within an hour’s distance from Porto, such as the Historical Centre of Guimaraes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Douro Valley, where Porto Wine is produced. The Porto Cruise Terminal aims to boost the cruise industry in the region.

Clerigos Tower

S. Bento Railway Station

Crystal Palace Gardens

Lello Library

Port Wine Cellards

Tourist information

Primary Language: Portuguese (Português)

Currency: Euro

Shops are open:

on Saturdays

Port facts

Leixoes (Porto)

Length

300mtr (320mtr upon request)

No width limit

Draught:

9mtr

Number of quays: 1

Total length of quays: 1.490mtr

Quay depth: 10mtr

Number of passenger terminals: 2

Anchorage available: no

Tugs available : yes

Ship tenders allowed : no

Currently supplying Natural gas/LNG: no

LNG projects underway : yes

OPS system available : no

OPS projects underway : yes

Distance to the City centre :

Kms

Distance to the Airport :

Kms

Transportation options:
Shuttle bus

Free WIFI

free-transportation

Statistics

Year	Passengers (Pax)	Calls
2000	11,617	43
2001	17,901	46
2002	22,764	62
2003	21,883	67
2004	17,716	50
2005	20,629	45
2006	15,863	41
2007	25,465	54
2008	17,624	38
2009	27,494	49
2010	41,829	56
2011	75,672	73
2012	46,620	67
2013	64,440	78
2014	79,065	85
2015	71,799	84
2016	95,562	100
2017	88,696	101
2018	8,941	23
2019	6,210	4
2020	108,626	110
2021	148,889	116
2022	108,626	110
2023	148,889	116