Currency
British Pound Sterling (GBP)
Language
English, Scottish Gaelic
Time Zone
GMT (UTC+0)
Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
Typical Duration
14-21 nights
Price Range
$1,159–$94,500 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
Yes
Gateway to the Outer Hebrides and a departure point for Arctic and Northern European cruises, offering access to remote Scottish islands and pristine natural landscapes.
Cruises that visit Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
- cruises to Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
- Stornoway, Isle of Lewis sailings
- Stornoway, Isle of Lewis cruises
- 7-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 8-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 8-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 9-night Polar Latitudes Expeditions cruise
- 9-night Adventure Canada cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 10-night HX Expeditions cruise
- 10-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 10-night HX Expeditions cruise
- 10-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Seabourn cruise
- 11-night Holland America Line cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 12-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 12-night Adventure Canada cruise
- 12-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 12-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 12-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 12-night Silversea cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 14-night Oceania Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Getting around:
Calanais Standing Stones
Ancient formation of standing monoliths
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
Historical village with accommodations
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Thu
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
Clifftop lighthouse from the 1800s
Lews Castle
Victorian-era castle & heritage museum
HS-1 Cafe Bar
Country house style rooms & cafe-bar
An Lanntair
Venue with wide-ranging art & events
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Crown Hotel
Cosy pub with relaxed rooms & free Wi-Fi
Eleven Restaurant & Bar
Family-friendly British buffet
Caladh Inn
Went for a meal to the restaurant eleven it was absolutely superb
The Boatshed Restaurant
Dine-in·No delivery
Stornoway Ferry Terminal
Onsite services
McNeills
No takeout·No delivery
Cabarfeidh Hotel
The food in the restaurant was very tasty and beatifully presented.
Crust
Best spontaneous roadside meal I've ever eaten, in a beautiful location.
Closes soon · 7:30 PM
The New Lewis Bar
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Thu
Woodlands Centre
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Thu
Royal Hotel
The menu in the restaurant is local and traditional with modern aspects.
The Blue Lobster
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Thu
Kopi Java
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
No.9 Coffee & Restaurant
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Beckett and sons
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
Golden Ocean
Dine-in·Takeout
Bridge Centre Café
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
The Hub Cafe
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Tesco Superstore
On-site parking·Debit cards·Batteries
Open · Closes 12 AM
Bangla Spice
Dine-in·Takeout
La Balena - Italian Restaurant
Dine-in·No delivery
Isle of Lewis 1st World War Memorial
Well worth the walk up the hill Interesting Great views of Stornoway
The Criterion Bar
No takeout·No delivery
Star Inn
No takeout·No delivery
Lews Castle Grounds
Onsite services
Immerse Hebrides
Online appointments
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
The Good Food Boutique
Takeout·No dine-in
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Thu
Delights
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Feast from the East
Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery
Closes soon · 7:30 PM
EJayDesign
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu
Lewis & Harris Rangers Supporters Club
Cleanest pub toilets I've ever seen.
Closed · Opens 4 PM Thu
Peacocks
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Mocha Muffin
Curbside pickup
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
MacLeod & MacLeod Butchers
Delivery
Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
Shen's Cafe
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Masala Magic Indian & Indo china
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
The Stornoway Smokehouse
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
An Taigh Cèilidh
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu
Gress Beach
Pristine beach with enclosed picnic table area and parking.
Visit Outer Hebrides Tourist Information Stornoway
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Islander Shellfish
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
No 10 Retail Warehouse
In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Thu
Arnish Point Lighthouse
Free access to the lighthouse and a great deep water fishing spot
Stornoway New Cruise Port
Basic German but efficiently run and good shuttle service into stornoway
Café Cabana
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Thu
Harris Tweed Hebrides
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
The Storehouse Café
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Stornoway Seafari Ltd
Amazing experience, enjoyable, entertaining and very interesting.
Lewis Revival
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Sardar & Sons
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Braighe Beach
Clear sea magical beach worth a well worth a visit
Tweedtastic
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
The Nook Stornoway ltd
Dine-in·Takeout
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Stornoway airport cafe
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6:30 AM Thu
Woodlands Cafe
Dine-in
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Thu
THE CROWN BAR
Nice pub serving decent ale, tea & coffee, best pub in Stornoway.
Misty Shores Gift Shop, Stornoway
Onsite services
Rascal's Music and Sports Bar
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Stornoway, the principal port on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, has emerged as a vibrant call for Northern Europe cruise itineraries. With 13 major cruise lines including Holland America Line, Viking Ocean Cruises, Silversea, and PONANT EXPLORATIONS calling here regularly, this remote Scottish destination welcomes over 100 cruises annually. Most visitors experience Stornoway as a port of call on extended 14-night voyages that typically connect to Belfast, Dover, Greenock, Rotterdam, and Southampton, with peak traffic during the spring and summer months from April through September.
Stepping ashore in Stornoway, cruise passengers discover a charming working harbor town that serves as the cultural heart of the Hebrides. The compact town center offers local shops, traditional Scottish hospitality, and easy access to the island's dramatic landscapes and rich Gaelic heritage. Whether you're seeking a leisurely stroll through the harbor, a taste of local whisky, or an excursion into the windswept moorlands and ancient standing stones that define Lewis, Stornoway provides an authentic and memorable Scottish island experience.
Stepping ashore in Stornoway, cruise passengers discover a charming working harbor town that serves as the cultural heart of the Hebrides. The compact town center offers local shops, traditional Scottish hospitality, and easy access to the island's dramatic landscapes and rich Gaelic heritage. Whether you're seeking a leisurely stroll through the harbor, a taste of local whisky, or an excursion into the windswept moorlands and ancient standing stones that define Lewis, Stornoway provides an authentic and memorable Scottish island experience.
Cruise Lines at Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
- Viking Ocean Cruises (32 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (19 cruises)
- Seabourn (19 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (15 cruises)
- Holland America Line (14 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (8 cruises)
- MSC Cruises (5 cruises)
- HX Expeditions (4 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (3 cruises)
- Silversea (3 cruises)
- Adventure Canada (2 cruises)
- Atlas Ocean Voyages (1 cruise)
- Polar Latitudes Expeditions (1 cruise)
