About the Port
Troon, on Scotland's Ayrshire coast, serves as the gateway port for excursions into Glasgow, roughly an hour's drive away. The city rewards exploration with its blend of Victorian architecture and contemporary culture, from the Gothic spires of Glasgow Cathedral and the atmospheric Necropolis to the bustling shops of Buchanan Street and Princes Square. George Square anchors the city center with grand civic buildings, while the Gallery of Modern Art showcases works in a striking neoclassical setting.
A visit to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum offers an afternoon well spent, with collections spanning fine art, natural history, and design housed in a red sandstone landmark set within its own park. Glasgow's reputation for warmth and creativity extends to its converted historic venues, many repurposed as cultural hubs. Travelers disembarking at Troon should plan for transfer time to reach the city center, as the port itself sits outside Glasgow proper.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Glasgow .
Explore Glasgow University
Wander the Gothic Revival cloisters and quadrangles of this 15th-century university, a short walk from Kelvingrove Park and one of the city's most photogenic corners.
Stroll the West End
Browse the boutiques and cafés of Ashton Lane and Byres Road, a lively district near Kelvingrove that captures Glasgow's creative, independent spirit beyond the main tourist strip.
Visit Riverside Museum
See Glasgow's shipbuilding and transport history along the Clyde in this striking Zaha Hadid-designed building, with the tall ship Glenlee moored just outside for a closer look.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Glasgow
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Laperouse | 8 | $20,280 | |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Champlain | 10 | $11,980 | |
| Apr 13, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Champlain | 7 | $6,270 | |
| Apr 20, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Champlain | 7 | $5,910 | |
| Apr 27, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Champlain | 7 | $6,270 | |
| May 4, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Champlain | 9 | $9,130 | |
| May 4, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Lyrial | 8 | $5,530 | |
| May 9, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Bellot | 8 | $8,160 | |
| May 12, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Lyrial | 9 | $8,390 | |
| May 17, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Bellot | 10 | $11,560 | |
| May 21, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Lyrial | 9 | $6,920 | |
| May 24, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Laperouse | 7 | $9,200 | |
| May 30, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Lyrial | 13 | $12,910 | |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | L'Austral | 7 | $5,660 | |
| Jun 8, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | L'Austral | 10 | $11,400 | |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | L'Austral | 11 | $11,830 | |
| Jun 29, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | L'Austral | 10 | $10,760 | |
| Aug 27, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Champlain | 7 | $10,320 | |
| Oct 1, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Champlain | 8 | $6,560 | |
| Apr 2, 2028 | Ponant Cruises | Le Laperouse | 10 | $9,980 |
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