Port information & tips for Speyer
Port Information
Speyer is one of Germany's oldest cities and a magnificent cultural jewel directly on the picturesque banks of the Rhine. This historic imperial city welcomes its visitors with an inviting blend of Romanesque monumentality, a lively old town, and a relaxed atmosphere along the wide river promenade. Outstanding highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kaiserdom zu Speyer, the fascinating Technik Museum with its unique large-scale exhibits, and the historic Judenhof in the heart of the city. River cruise ships use the central pier at Geibstraße, from where travelers can comfortably reach the splendid cathedral city and the popular shopping mile Maximilianstraße on foot in only about ten minutes thanks to the excellent location.
Speyer is a significant port of call for river cruises on the Upper Rhine and, thanks to its central location in the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, is excellently connected to the German transport network. The ship moorings are located in the immediate vicinity of the city center and the famous Technik Museum, allowing for easy orientation upon arrival.
Car
Thanks to the direct connection to the A61 and A6 motorways and the B9 federal highway, Speyer is easily accessible from all directions. On-site, you will find public long-term parking at the Technik Museum and near the moorings; additionally, many tour operators arrange secure parking including luggage transfer directly to the gangway.
Train
Speyer Central Station is excellently connected to the long-distance network of Deutsche Bahn via the Mannheim ICE hub and is regularly served by the Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn. From the station, you can reach the ship moorings on the banks of the Rhine comfortably in about five to ten minutes by taxi or use the short distances for an initial walk along the cathedral to the harbor.
Airplane
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is located only about 90 kilometers to the north and offers worldwide connections as well as a direct link to the rail network towards Speyer. As an alternative, Stuttgart Airport (STR) is about 110 kilometers away and, thanks to the good motorway network, allows for a swift onward journey by rental car or shuttle to the harbor.
Check-in & Embarkation
Please note that you will generally receive a fixed time slot for check-in with your travel documents, which is binding for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for your journey to the harbor accordingly and bear in mind that the latest embarkation time - depending on the cruise line and destination - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.
The same 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.
