Cruise port Saarlouis
Info for port Saarlouis on 20 Oct 2027
Port information & tips for Saarlouis
Saarlouis is the charming "Secret Capital" of the Saarland and welcomes cruise guests with a fascinating blend of French lifestyle and Baroque architecture. Founded by the Sun King Louis XIV, the fortress city impresses with its unique flair, which can be felt in the magnificent streets and the extensive parklands of the former Vauban-Anlagen. Cultural highlights include the historic Vauban-Insel, the impressive Großer Markt, and the lively old town with its numerous sidewalk cafes. River cruise ships dock directly at the Saarlouis pier on the picturesque Saaraltarm. Thanks to this first-class location, travelers can reach the historic center and the main shopping streets comfortably on foot in just a few minutes, allowing for a relaxed shore excursion amidst Saarland hospitality.
Saarlouis is a charming starting point for river cruises on the Saar and offers excellent accessibility thanks to its central location in Saarland. The ship pier is located directly in the city.
Car
The port of Saarlouis is easily accessible by car thanks to good connections via the A620 and A8 motorways as well as the B51 and B405 federal roads. Travelers are best advised to navigate directly to the address of the ship pier at St. Nazairer Allee 2, 66740 Saarlouis. Limited parking is available on-site, and national Park & Cruise providers for river cruises often offer parking spaces near the port.
Train
Saarlouis Central Station (Saarlouis Hbf) is a relevant arrival point for rail travelers and offers regional train connections from Saarbrücken, Trier, Koblenz, and Mannheim, among others. From the central station, you can reach the ship pier relaxed by taxi in about 3 minutes, or you can use the local bus lines for a short journey of around 7 minutes.
Airplane
The nearest airport is Saarbrücken (SCN), around 28 kilometers from Saarlouis, with a travel time of about 30 to 35 minutes. Alternatively, Luxembourg Airport (LUX) at about 53 kilometers and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) at around 80 kilometers away are also accessible. Comfortable transfers to the port are offered by taxis as well as private airport transfer services.
Check-in & Embarkation
Please note that you will usually receive a fixed time slot for check-in with your travel documents, which is mandatory for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for your journey to the port accordingly and take into account that the latest embarkation time - depending on the cruise line and destination - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.
The following also applies during the journey: for shore excursions, you should be back on board at least one hour before departure. Always pay attention to the current announcements as well as the notices on board, as mooring and departure times can change at short notice.
In port on 20 Oct 2027
