Liverpool Port Information
There are plenty of ways to get to the Liverpool Port, for your cruise from Liverpool, including by car, taxi or coach. If you are travelling here by car, you can get your car parking permit arranged through us. For more information, see our detailed guide below.
Address: Cruise Liverpool, Princes Parade, Liverpool L3 1DL
Liverpool Port Information
Centrally placed in the Irish Sea, Liverpool is an efficient, friendly and convenient UK departure point, rich in maritime heritage and the birthplace of the first passenger cruise line.
During the 19th century, the Port of Liverpool was the world’s busiest and wealthiest port. Over 9,000,000 people emigrated from the city to North America.
The Liverpool Cruise Terminal is a single storey, modular building, directly adjacent to Liverpool’s iconic Liver Building.
Getting Here
By Road
From M6 Southbound:
At junction 26, take the M58 exit towards Liverpool.
At Orrel Interchange, take the first exit onto the M58.
Keep right to stay on M58.
After 8 miles, use the right lane to merge onto Dunnings Bridge Road
At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Crosby Road South.
Use the right lane to merge onto Crosby Road via the Slip Road to Liverpool.
Keep right to continue towards Millers Bridge/A50058.
Turn right onto Millers Bridge A50058.
Turn left onto Regent Road.
Continue onto Waterloo Road.
At the roundabout, take the second exit onto William Jessop Way.
Turn right onto Princes Parade.
Princes Parade turns slightly left & becomes St Nicholas Place.
Turn left.
Liverpool Cruise Terminal will be easily identifiable at this point.
Car Park
Car Park Address: Q Car Park Liverpool One, 35 Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8LT
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Car Parking is Liverpool is provided by CPS (Cruise and Passenger Services) and is located at Q-Park Liverpool ONE. This is a secure car park situated within Liverpool ONE shopping centre, located near the waterfront, close to various hotels and shops, the car park provides convenient place to park.
Guests parking at the car park can arrive direct to car park where this is a dedicated luggage drop off where it will be transported from the car park to the ship. A minibus service will transport guests from the car park to the ship at no additional charge.
Please not parking is only bookable directly with Ambassador and for guests who are booked through a travel agent parking is only bookable through your booking agent.
Directions to Q-Park Liverpool arriving from the north of Liverpool
Follow signs for the city center.
Just as you arrive in the city center you will pass, on your right the Malmaison and Crowne Plaza Hotels followed by the iconic Liver Building
Please Move to the right hand lane at this point.
Continue forward until you see the signposts of Liverpool One.
The entrance to the car park is located in the middle of the carriage way.
Enter the car park via the downward ramp in the center of the road.
The car park operates by ANPR barriers and will read your number plate to automatically open.
One inside the car park please follow the signs for cruise parking and look out for the CPS staff who will direct you to a space.
Directions to Q-Park Liverpool arriving from the south of Liverpool
Follow signs for the city center.
Just as you arrive in the city center you will pass, on your left the Kings Dock and Wapping Quay.
Please Move to the right hand lane at this point.
Continue forward until you see the signposts of Liverpool One.
The entrance to the car park is located in the middle of the carriage way.
Enter the car park via the downward ramp in the center of the road.
The car park operates by ANPR barriers and will read your number plate to automatically open.
One inside the car park please follow the signs for cruise parking and look out for the CPS staff who will direct you to a space.
By Air
Liverpool John Lennon airport is 10 miles from the port. By car it will take approximately 30 minutes to reach the terminal via A561.
By Rail
Lime Street Station is Liverpool’s main national railway station, with main train lines to and from Manchester, London, Scotland, and the rest of the UK. Liverpool Cruise Terminal is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street Station or approximately a 10-minute journey by taxi.
By Taxi
A1 Taxis – 01514 807777
Village Taxis – 01514 277909
Alpha Taxis – 01517 228888
Pick up/Drop Off
Guests can be picked up or dropped off outside the main terminal building. Security officers will allow access to the terminal building. This is a small area. To avoid congestion, please only arrive at your designated embarkation time & only arrange pick up for your disembarkation time.
