The Liverpool Cruise Terminal at Pier Head is located in the city centre at Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1DL. It is a purpose built new facility for cruises departing from Liverpool. The terminal is accessible by car and taxi and is located within the secure port facility next to the Liver Buildings and clearly identified ‘Liverpool Cruise Terminal’ – the postcode for Satnav users is L3 1DL.

Arrival by Road / Passenger Drop Off

Leave the M6 at Junction 21a, and take the M62 towards Liverpool. Follow the M62 to the end, keeping directly ahead for the A5080. Continue on this road until it merges into the A5047, following signs to Liverpool City Centre, Albert Dock and Central Tourist Attractions. Liverpool Cruise Terminal is not signposted from the city centre but follow the brown signs on the arterial routes for Liverpool and/or Waterfront until you reach The Liver Building which is the ideal landmark for passengers to locate the cruise terminal which will be clearly identifiable with ‘Liverpool Cruise Terminal’ signage at this point.

Passengers should be aware that the Liverpool Cruise Terminal is located within the secure port facility. Independent passengers arriving at the port should follow the yellow signs for Liverpool Cruise Terminal/Ocean Countess. Once at the Cruise Terminal drop off area, porters will take all large items of luggage for direct delivery to the vessel – please ensure that all large pieces of luggage are clearly identified with the labels provided with your tickets. The Cruise Terminal Passenger Lounge is next to the baggage drop off area. Once you have checked in, there is a walk to the vessel of approximately 100 metres from the vessel along a covered walkway, which can be steep depending on the state of the tide.

Arrival by Taxi

There is a Taxi rank adjacent to Liverpool Cruise Terminal for both drop off and collection. There are a substantial number of Hackney Taxis available on demand.

Arrival by Rail

Lime Street Station is Liverpool’s main national rail terminus, with main line trains to and from Manchester, London, Scotland and the rest of the UK. Liverpool Cruise Terminal is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street [see tourist information signs] or approximately 5 minutes by taxi. Enquire at Queen Square Tourist Information Centre for details of bus services to Pier Head. National Rail Enquiries (Tel: 08457-484950) can assist with specific train timings.