Portland in Maine
Hotels in Portland Maine
Stay close to cruise port, in downtown, waterfront, …
Maine State Pier and Ocean Gateway Terminal
Vessels dock at Pier 1 Portland Ocean Terminal (The Maine State Pier), Pier 2 Ocean Gateway Terminal or at Pier 2, Berth 2 which is near the Ocean Gateway Facility.. All terminals are located on Portland’s ME downtown historic waterfront.
Discover many of the city’s popular treasures from lighthouses to lobster restaurants, historical tours and world-class shopping malls.
We give you plenty of helpful information for anyone wanting to travel to Portland Maine who wants to find accommodation near the cruise passenger port. Boutique hotels, affordable motels and best lodging can be found not too far away from the ship port terminal itself.
Expect spacious and well furnished rooms with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Room facilities include air conditioning, satellite cable TV, refrigerator, shower, safety deposit box, mini bar and usually free Wi-Fi. Many hotels also have 24 concierge services which can help guests to experience a variety of local attractions.
Bestsellers
Portland Harbor Hotel
Luxury 4 star lodging set near the city’s waterfront. Close to cruise port terminals.
Portland ME
Ships tie up at either Ocean Gateway or Maine State Pier passenger terminals
Check for lodging deals and affordable hotels
When you consider that the city welcomes around 50,000 cruise passengers every year, hotels and budget friendly accommodation is quickly snapped up. Browsing the net is the quickest way to find accommodation deals. To avoid disappointment reserve the best lodging online and deals within your budget.
While staying in popular properties close to the ship port terminal, take a walk along the working waterfront to enjoy the Victorian style architecture and historical lighthouses.
Don’t forget your camera so you can take photographs of the peninsula that juts out into the beautiful island studded Casco Bay.
Accommodation close by won’t disappoint you. As part of the service many hotels, motels and B&Bs provide shuttle services to and from the ship terminal.
The city of Portland in Maine
Set some time aside to visit the Victoria Mansion Museum, Eastern Promenade, Peaks Island and if you have kids with you, the Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine.
If you have the time, explore the coastline with its many islands,forts and sandy beaches. The bustling seaport is jam-packed with good eating and drinking establishments.
Portland in Maine is compact enough to explore on foot. Take a walk on the waterfront of Commercial Street along the cobbled stone streets to see the Old Port District.
No visit to the city is complete without trying lobster. You can find some of the best lobster restaurants around so savor a mouth-watering lunch before returning to your cheap accommodation.
If you’re staying in Portland during peak season, it’s advisable to book hotels near the port well in advance. Keep checking for the best lodging deals online and budget hotel accommodation.
Some Cruise Facts
Many cruise ships visit the Portland ME harbor on a a typical Canada and New England voyage which begin or ends in Quebec City or Montreal Iberville Passenger Terminal.
Some other voyages begin or end in the New York City area or the port of Boston MA.
Nearest airport : Portland International Jetport, located approx. 10 minutes away from downtown hotels and cruise ship terminals.
more information : www.cruiseportlandmaine.com