Ships berth at the Ocean Gateway pier on Commercial Street, a short walk into the Old Port's brick streets, restaurants and harbor; Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth is about a 20-minute drive.
The cruise season runs from spring through late October, busiest in the fall foliage weeks, mostly on New England and Canada itineraries between New York or Boston and Quebec.
Portland Maine Cruise Ship map
Portland Maine Cruise Ship cruise ship schedule 2027-2028
100 ship calls by 31 ships on 71 days, from April 22, 2027 to May 2, 2028. The busiest day is September 26, 2027 with 4 ships in port. Times are local port time.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cruise ships does this Portland, Maine schedule cover?+
This page currently tracks 31 ships across 71 sailing days at Portland, Maine, sourced from the source listed below the schedule.
Where does this Portland, Maine schedule come from?+
Every row is read from a published schedule, not estimated: Maine PortCall cruise schedule for Portland (maine.portcall.com), retrieved 2026-11-14
What is the busiest cruise ship day in Portland, Maine in 2027-2028?+
Sun, Sep 26, with 4 ships scheduled: Zuiderdam, Vision of the Seas, Silver Shadow, Celebrity Summit. Expect the busiest shops, tours and shuttles on days like this, and book excursions early.
What dates does the Portland, Maine cruise schedule cover?+
The first scheduled ship call on this page is on April 22, 2027 and the last is on May 2, 2028, 71 days with at least one ship in port.
Which cruise lines visit Portland, Maine most often?+
By number of scheduled calls on this page: Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean.