Lerwick

Lerwick


With its own intrinsic beauty and deep water sheltered harbour, Lerwick is one of Scotland’s top cruise destinations. Located midway between Faroe, Norway and the Scottish mainland, the port accommodates ships up to 205m length alongside. Larger ships can anchor in the harbour with passengers just minutes away by tender from a modern landing stage and welcome ashore pavilion located in the heart of Lerwick's town centre. Shetland is renowned for its Scandinavian and Scottish heritage and has archaeological sites, spectacular seabird colonies and marine life. Amongst the attractions are excursions to Mousa, an island which boasts the best-preserved Iron Age broch in Scotland and to Jarlshof, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites ever excavated in the British Isles.



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News from the port

Making Landfall In Lerwick

Close to the sea: Lerwick Overview In the port of Lerwick is a sign with a motto of times past: “Med lögum skal land byggja”. The language is not English, and not one of the Scandinavian languages. The language on the sign is Norn, an ex … Read more

Lerwick reflects the development of the cruise business over two decades

Over the past 20 years, cruiseships calling Lerwick - a founder member of Cruise Europe - have changed name and changed company, sometimes three times.

For example in 1996 and 1999 Cunard Line’s Royal Viking Sun called. In 2000 the same ship called as Seabourn Sun and since then she has called as Prinsendam in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011.

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Quest opens Lerwick season

On May 4 adventure ship Noble Caledonia’s Quest will be the first ship of the 2011 season in Lerwick.Read more

Lerwick awaits a record 54 calls

On May 4, the first call of 54 will be made in Lerwick by Noble Caledonia’s Quest on the first of three visits this year. Read more

Lat: 60°5'24" N

Lon: 1°51'60" W

Port Contact

Sandra Laurenson
Chief Executive
Albert Building
ZE1 0LL Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, UK

Phone:+44 1595 692991
E-Mail:info@lerwick-harbour.co.uk
Web:http://www.lerwick-harbour.co.uk


Nautical Data

Max. Draught (m):9
Max. Air draught (m):no restrictions
Anchorage Available:yes
Anchorage Compulsory:no
Pilotage Compulsory:yes
Tugs Available:yes
Tidal Movement/Range:2 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Preferred (hrs):n/a
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Attraction & Excursions

Tammie Norie & Historic Vista

Adventure to the south Shetland mainland where an Iron Age Broch, spectaular cliff top views, archaeological sites and wildlife, including seals and seabirds, await.

Silver & Stone Vista

Popular tour to the central & west Shetland mainland. Visit Shetland's former capital, Scalloway, with its impressive castle. Shetland Ponies, Jewellery and spectacular views on way back to Lerwick.

Flora, Fauna & Bird Vista

Spectacular rugged coastal vista , incorporating wild flower meadows, Shetland Knitwear and panoramic seabird cliff views and Shetland's first lighthouse built by Robert Stevenson in 1821.

Mousa Broch Vista

Adventure tour including a passenger ferry trip to the Island of Mousa. Walking across the island you will experience wild flowers, seabirds, seals and the world’s best preserved Iron Age Broch.