Portsmouth

Port information

Crystal Symphony enters Portsmouth harbour (c) Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Portsmouth’s dramatic harbour is a striking location for passengers, whether you’re arriving on a cruise to explore the city and beyond, or sailing away on your travels.

Known as the Great Waterfront City, Portsmouth has been building a discerning reputation as a turnaround or calling cruise port, impressing visitors with its world-class attractions and welcoming back established cruise companies.

We not only boast an attractive waterfront but are known as the UK’s best connected port, where passengers can arrive with ultimate ease straight off the motorway.

The city is also perfectly located to reach London, which is 60 miles away, Heathrow and Gatwick 1 hour and 20 minutes from the port, even closer is Southampton airport 22 miles, which is only 23 minutes in the car.

Portsmouth’s connectivity also stretches to the sea, where it lies in close proximity to main shipping routes, so you don’t have to wait long before you reach warmer waters.

Port attractions

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s world class attraction for naval history. Home to Nelson's HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose, it is a must see for anyone visiting the south.
Spinnaker Tower
The Spinnaker Tower stands at 170m tall and offers 23 mile views across the Solent. Walk across glass at 100m above sea level, or relax in The Clouds with a coffee, glass of bubbly or high tea.
Gunwharf Quays
Gunwharf Quays is a premium outlet shopping destination. Home to over 90 designer brands, it is the ideal place to explore, shop, dine and take in the waterfront views of this historic coastal city.

Port views

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Port facts

Nautical information

Max. Length For Berth, M:

300

Max. Draught, M:

8.7

More Info Draught:

Up to 10m considered

Max. Air Draught, M:

No Restriction

More Info Air Draught:

No. Of Quays:

Quay Length Total, M:

255.6

Quay Depth, M:

9.2

Anchorage Available:

n/a

Anchorage Compulsory:

Passenger Terminal:

yes

Pilotage Compulsary:

yes

Tugs Available:

yes

Bunkering:

yes

Tidal Movement/range, M:

3.9

Water:

yes

Ships Tenders Allowed:

yes

Garbage Disposal:

yes

Airport Distance, Km:

City Centre Distance, Km:

1.15

Sustainability

Are ships allowed burn HFO using:

✔ Open loop

✔ Closed loop

✔ Hybrid loop

On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:

Other

Available from Q1 2025, up to 15MW.

LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:

Supplying alternative fuels:

Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:

Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:

Passengers

Calls

Passengers by Source in 2023

Calls 2023

Onshore Power

OPS (Onshore Power System)

Shore power within the next 5 years

Yes

Shore power within the next 5 years - Comments

Yes, 2025

Requirements

Defined Compatibility Assessment process for each berth and ship combination to IEC/IEEE 80005-1

Yes

Information/documentation from the ship for the port before the first connection

Additional requirements for first-time connectio/max. duration between connections before process reapplies

Connection Time

Connection time from all fast to full operational SSE (Shore Side Electricity)

30-60 minutes

Disconnection time

30-60 minutes

Uninterrupted power supply guaranteed by shore power provider whilst connected

Restrictions / Penalties / Insurance

Weather conditions/restrictions/other limitations for safe use of SSE

Penalties in case of failure to connect by the ship: weather/itinerary changes/technical issues

Insurance covering any potential damage caused by the SSE

Port Fees

Current cost per kWh

£0.50

Utility standard/usage fees in addition to kWh rate

Tax/duty fees applicable

Other fees related to shore power

Useful Information

Discounts/incentives linked to shore power usage

Yes

Discounts/incentives linked to shore power usage - Comments

It is hoped that this will be introduced

Berthing policy linked to shore power usage

Berthing policy linked to shore power usage - Comments

No, not at present, but in the future

Confirmation time of the vessel for planned shore power usage before ETA

24 hrs

Port contacts

Contact

Andrew Williamson, Passenger Operations Manager
George Byng Way
PO2 8SP Portsmouth
United Kingdom

+44 7795 567177

Andrew.Williamson@portsmouth-port.co.uk

https://www.portsmouth-port.co.uk/

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Page last updated: 2023-09-01 08:43