Docking
Riga Passenger Terminal, on the Daugava River
Walkable to Town
Yes
Distance to Town
0.6 mi / 1 km
Walking Time
10-15 minutes
Accessibility
—
Typical Time
Full day (roughly 8-10 hours)
Getting to Town
0.6 mi / 1 km
Distance to Town
10-15 minutes
Walking Time
Flat riverside walk into the old town (Vecriga).
Additional Transport Info
Taxis and a hop-on-hop-off bus wait at the terminal, but the old town and Art Nouveau district are best explored on foot.
Best Time to Visit
Riga's cruise calls cluster in June to August, with warm 20-23°C days and lively riverside terraces. The shoulder months of May and September are cooler and quieter but still very walkable.
Baltic Sea can experience rough conditions in autumn and winter months
Spring and early summer may have cooler temperatures requiring layers
No major hurricane or monsoon threats in this region
Top Shore Experiences
- ✓Climb St. Peter's Church tower for the view
- ✓Explore Bastejkalns park
Local Food & Drink
- Latvian rye bread
- Smoked fish and local cheeses at the Central Market
- Black Balsam herbal liqueur
Shopping Tips
- Baltic amber jewellery
- Latvian linen and woollens
- Local honey and Black Balsam
Agent insights
Riga is one of the best-value Baltic capitals for lunch and a coffee - it uses the euro, and prices sit well below Scandinavia. A good port to plan a proper sit-down meal ashore.