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Dún Laoghaire tender landings: timing vehicles to the pontoon

At Dún Laoghaire the ship stays out at anchor in the bay, so every movement starts with a tender ride. A licensed, insured operator provides the vehicle, and we set pickups by tender times, not by the ship's arrival.

Tender pontoon and coach compound

The landing pontoon is at No 4 berth, St Michael's Pier, on the pier's east side. Coaches wait in a harbour compound next to the pontoon, so the walk from boat to vehicle is short. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, which manages the harbour, had over 70 cruise calls on its 2026 list.

Groups come ashore in tender loads, not all at once. Give the operator the tender allocation your line provides, and one vehicle can wait for the whole party or two can leave as each half lands.

Iveco 29-seat midi coach, exterior
Iveco 29-seat midi coach, exterior

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  • Tender landing pontoon at No 4 berth, east side of St Michael's Pier (ships anchor in Dublin Bay)

Airport and city timings

Budget 35 to 50 minutes for the 25 km or so to Dublin Airport. For passengers leaving the cruise here, add the tender run and the queue to go ashore before the drive. Shore groups often go north into Dublin or south to Wicklow sites such as Powerscourt and Glendalough; a Wicklow programme needs a firm return time.

The last tender sets the deadline

At an anchor port, missing the last tender means missing the ship. Set the final pickup from the line's last tender time, allow for traffic back to the harbour, and keep a margin for the queue at the pontoon.

Lines calling in 2026

Viking had 25 calls scheduled for 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line 9 and Princess Cruises 8, with Regal Princess. Check the council's cruise season list for the year you are travelling.

Questions

Does the ship berth alongside at Dún Laoghaire?

No. Ships anchor offshore and passengers come ashore by tender at St Michael's Pier.

Where does our vehicle wait?

In the harbour compound beside the tender pontoon. The booking confirms the pickup so you can pass it on to the group.

How long do we allow for a Dublin Airport transfer from here?

The drive is 35 to 50 minutes. On top of that, allow for the tender run and going ashore, then the airline's check-in.

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