About the Port
Riga sits on the Daugava River, its skyline a blend of medieval spires and early-twentieth-century flourish. The city's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds a dense cluster of landmarks including the House of the Blackheads and Riga Cathedral, their stone facades framing narrow streets built for foot traffic centuries before cars existed. Beyond the old core, entire boulevards showcase one of Europe's largest concentrations of Art Nouveau architecture, with ornate balconies and sculpted facades that reward a slow walk.
The port lies a short distance from the historic center, making the Old Town easily reachable on foot or by a brief transfer for those docking farther out. Markets, church towers, and riverside promenades round out a visit, while the Freedom Monument stands as a quiet reminder of the nation's modern history. Riga rewards unhurried exploration, its architecture alone justifying an afternoon spent wandering.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Riga.
Explore Alberta Street's Facades
This short street holds some of Riga's most elaborate Art Nouveau buildings, designed largely by Mikhail Eisenstein. It's a 15-minute walk from Old Town and best seen slowly, looking up at the sculpted faces and swirling ironwork.
Climb St. Peter's Church Tower
An elevator ride to the observation deck delivers sweeping views over Old Town's red roofs and spires to the Daugava beyond. The church itself, rebuilt after wartime fire, is worth a quick look before heading up.
Browse Riga Central Market
Housed in a set of converted zeppelin hangars near the river, this market is one of Europe's largest, packed with vendors selling smoked fish, cheese, and amber. Give it 30-45 minutes and go with an appetite.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Riga
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 25 | $21,398 | |
| Aug 14, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 18 | $18,398 | |
| Aug 14, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 28 | $26,398 | |
| Aug 21, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 35 | $42,898 | |
| Aug 21, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 11 | $12,698 | |
| Aug 21, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 21 | $20,498 | |
| May 13, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 19 | $11,698 | |
| May 20, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 12 | $7,998 | |
| May 20, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 19 | $13,098 | |
| Jun 15, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 26 | $18,798 | |
| Jun 15, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 40 | $28,098 | |
| Jun 29, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 26 | $18,398 | |
| Jun 29, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 40 | $27,398 | |
| Jun 29, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 12 | $12,798 | |
| Jul 25, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 34 | $22,898 | |
| Aug 8, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 20 | $13,898 | |
| Aug 8, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 30 | $22,098 | |
| Aug 16, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 36 | $25,848 | |
| Aug 16, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 12 | $9,598 | |
| Aug 16, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 22 | $16,898 |