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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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:
9
Quay Length Total, M:
1762
Quay Depth, M:
min 6.9 m, max 13.2 m
Anchorage Available:
yes
Anchorage Compulsory:
no
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:
10
City Centre Distance, Km:
0.5
Passengers
Calls
Passengers 2020
Calls 2020
- Harbor Master
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Arnis Smits, Harbor Master
Meldru street 5a
LV-1015 Riga
Latvia+371 67082001 - Riga Tourism Development Bureau
- Riga Passenger Port
- Freeport of Riga Authority
