Riga

Port information

Cruise arriving to the Freeport of Riga (c) Freeport of Riga Authority

Riga

More than eight hundred years have shaped the city’s unique appearance and rich traditions. Due to its attractive location, where East and West meets, Riga has always been a significant centre of trade, finance and culture, offering hundreds of ways of enticing visitors – its rich history, architecture, world-class opera, art galleries, museums, parks and gardens etc.

Along with Art Nouveau architecture and 19th century wooden architecture, the Riga Old Town has been included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Impressive leisure and cultural offer of Riga makes it one of the most popular waterfront cities, highly appreciated by cruise tourists, while the infrastructure providing excellent services is appreciated by cruise line operators.

Port attractions

Old Town of Riga
Despite its age of 8 centuries, Old Town is the most bustling part of Riga. Number of museums, galleries and concert halls together with cafes, clubs and restaurants, make the place pulse with energy.
Art Nouveau
Riga is a showpiece of Art Nouveau style. Elizabetes and Alberta streets contain some of the most fantastic of all 800 Art Nouveau style buildings designed by world’s famous architects.
Central Market
Baltic's largest marketplace opened from 1930. Until this day, you will find here everything Latvian farmers produce, from buckwheat honey to hemp butter, at the price opened for bargaining.

Port views

Port facts

Nautical information

Max. Length For Berth, M:

300

Max. Draught, M:

13.2

More Info Draught:

min 6.9 m, max 13.2 m

Max. Air Draught, M:

n/a

More Info Air Draught:

n/a

No. Of Quays:

Quay Length Total, M:

1762

Quay Depth, M:

min 6.9 m, max 13.2 m

Anchorage Available:

yes

Anchorage Compulsory:

Passenger Terminal:

yes

Pilotage Compulsary:

yes

Tugs Available:

yes

Bunkering:

yes

Tidal Movement/range, M:

Water level depends on wind direction and force. Possible range: from -0.5 m to +0.5 m.

Water:

yes

Ships Tenders Allowed:

n/a

Garbage Disposal:

yes

Airport Distance, Km:

City Centre Distance, Km:

0.5

Sustainability

Are ships allowed burn HFO using:

✔ Other

See MARPOL Special Area

On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:

LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:

Supplying alternative fuels:

Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:

Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:

Yes

Passengers

Calls

Passengers by Source in 2024

Calls 2024

Port contacts

Contact

Freeport of Riga Authority

Raitis Tukans, Head of Business Support Department
12 Kalpaka Blvd.
LV 1010 Riga
Latvia

+371 67030820, +371 29204930

raitis.tukans@rop.lv

http://www.rop.lv/

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Page last updated: 2023-11-08 11:47