Riga Cruise Port Guide | 10 Things You Need to Know

Riga Cruise Port Guide. In this video, I share 10 things you need to know before your cruise stop in Riga, Latvia. Riga is one of the easiest Baltic cruise ports to explore independently, and in most cases you can walk from the ship to Riga Old Town in around 10 minutes. This guide covers where cruise ships dock in Riga, what the cruise port area is like, how to walk into the Old Town, what to see in Riga on a cruise day, and whether you need a shore excursion. Riga is a brilliant Baltic cruise port if you like a simple DIY day. The Old Town is compact, walkable and full of historic streets, churches, squares, cafés and landmarks. In this video, I cover places including Latvian Riflemen Square, the House of the Blackheads, Riga Dome Cathedral, the Freedom Monument, the Laima Clock, Riga Central Market, St Peter’s Church and the city’s Art Nouveau architecture. I also explain what to expect at Riga cruise port, including the very basic port facilities, Hop On Hop Off bus options, walking distances, cobbled streets, costs, and how Riga compares with more expensive Baltic cruise ports like Stockholm and Copenhagen. If you’re visiting Riga on a Baltic cruise, this video will help you decide whether to explore independently, use the Hop On Hop Off bus, or look at tour options that go further afield. I’ve cruised with P&O, Princess, MSC and Royal Caribbean, and I share honest, practical cruise tips to help you plan your port days with confidence. Riga Tours and Hop On Hop Off Options If you want to compare walking into Riga independently with organised options, I’ll include Riga Hop On Hop Off bus and tour links here: Riga Hop On Hop Off Bus: https://gyg.me/dxrueGme Riga Old Town Walking Tour: https://gyg.me/5qLTmkTI Riga Food Market Tour: https://gyg.me/cIcK290U Riga Tours Further Afield: From Riga: Jūrmala, Kemeri, and Baltic Sea Tour with Picnic https://gyg.me/Mq8lE5bl Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you. Watch Next Stockholm Cruise Port Guide: https://youtu.be/TsWIV50v3iI Copenhagen Cruise Port Guide: https://youtu.be/9X6HM4NHEk4 Arcadia Cruise Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40w_zdtYurm_BIvqfnXWzEAHPR65Xpv- 📍 New videos every week – Subscribe & join the adventure! https://www.youtube.com/@solotravel1974?sub_confirmation=1 #RigaCruisePort #RigaLatvia #BalticCruise 📱 Cruise eSIM from Saily If you don’t want to buy the ship’s WiFi package, a cruise eSIM could be another option to consider. Saily has recently launched a cruise eSIM designed to provide mobile data at sea and in selected ports. You can find out more here: https://go.saily.site/SH11q Use code solotravel15 for [15% off. This is an affiliate link, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. 🧳 Cruise Essentials I Use (Amazon) 👉 Magnetic hooks (perfect for extra storage in your cabin): https://amzn.to/4d0ndOW 👉 Packing cubes (keep your suitcase organised): https://amzn.to/3Pyh5DA 👉 Cruise luggage tags (protect your tags at the port): https://amzn.to/47XWA9H 👉 Travel Extension Lead UK https://amzn.to/41iaqA4 EU https://amzn.to/4d5SCQ1 👉 Toiletry organiser (great for small bathrooms): https://amzn.to/4uGmQiN (Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.) Chapters 00:00 - Riga Cruise Port - 10 Things You Need To Know 00:24 - Where dp Cruise Ships Dock in Riga? 01:00 - Riga Cruise Port 01:28 - Riga Is a Very Easy DIY Cruise Port 01:59 - Walking From Riga Cruise Port To Riga Old Town 02:32 - What to do in Riga Old Town on a Cruise Day 03:51 - Riga Dome Cathedral Organ Recital 04:50 - See the Freedom Monument and Laima Clock 06:07 - Riga Art Nouveau, Central Market and Viewpoints 06:54 - Hop On Hop Off Bus and Shore Excursion Options 07:33 - Riga Costs on a Cruise Day 08:15 - Final Thoughts & Watch Next