German Colony
Level boulevard
A comfortable step-free area.
Step by step
Getting ashore
Ships dock at the Haifa Port cruise terminal, near the German Colony and the foot of the Bahá'í Gardens. Many international lines have suspended Israel calls since 2023; confirm your call is going ahead.
- 1Check your call
Calls may be cancelled or rerouted.
- 2Walk the German Colony
Up to the Bahá'í Gardens.
- 3Or travel inland
Jerusalem, Nazareth, Galilee or Akko.
💡 Pro move: Check your government's travel advice and your cruise line's latest notices before booking tours here.
Where your ship arrives
Piers & Tendering by Cruise Line
New cruise terminal opened May 2026.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting lines | Haifa Port cruise terminal | 📍 Docked |
Typical arrangements only — your ship's berth is confirmed in the daily planner.
These typical arrangements were compiled for this new guide in October 2026 and have not all been independently verified. Map links are location searches, not live ship assignments. Confirm the berth, tender landing and boarding arrangements for your sailing. Read this port’s access notes →
Sail here
Recommended cruises
Haifa is visited mainly by lines outside Cruise Travellers' online booking engine — ask Melody for current sailings. Many international lines have paused Israel calls; ask Melody about current sailings.
Typical lines only — which ships visit changes every season. Live sailings and prices come from Cruise Travellers' booking engine.
Worth your day
Top excursions
Compare access requirements for this port before booking an excursion →
The shore excursions most worth your time in Haifa.
Tours booked through Viator, Cruise Travellers' excursion partner. Check the operator’s written return-to-ship policy; a guarantee is not assumed.
No tour needed
Self-guided walks
These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
🚶 German Colony to the gardens
1.5 km · 45 min · easy
Ben Gurion Boulevard's Templer houses to the foot of the Bahá'í Gardens.
- German Colony Haifa
- Ben Gurion Boulevard Haifa
- Bahá'í Gardens
Pack for your month
Weather & best time to visit
Best time: March–May and October–November. Mild and dry; summers are hot. Check current travel advice.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F / 18°C | 48°F / 9°C | 11 |
| Feb | 66°F / 19°C | 48°F / 9°C | 9 |
| Mar ⭐ | 70°F / 21°C | 51°F / 11°C | 6 |
| Apr ⭐ | 76°F / 24°C | 56°F / 13°C | 3 |
| May ⭐ | 82°F / 28°C | 62°F / 17°C | 1 |
| Jun | 86°F / 30°C | 68°F / 20°C | 0 |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 72°F / 22°C | 0 |
| Aug | 90°F / 32°C | 73°F / 23°C | 0 |
| Sep | 88°F / 31°C | 69°F / 21°C | 0 |
| Oct ⭐ | 83°F / 28°C | 63°F / 17°C | 3 |
| Nov ⭐ | 75°F / 24°C | 56°F / 13°C | 6 |
| Dec | 68°F / 20°C | 51°F / 11°C | 10 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
From Melody
Insider tips
- ⚠️Check status. Many lines have paused Israel calls.
- 🕍Shabbat. Some services stop Friday evening to Saturday.
- 👗Modest dress. For holy sites.
- 🚇Carmelit. Haifa's underground funicular.
- 🛂Security checks. Expect thorough screening.
From the pier
Getting around
🚗 Ride-share: ⚠️ Limited
Taxis and apps such as Gett are common.
Taxis and apps such as Gett are common.
🚶 WalkFree
German Colony.
🚇 Carmelit₪6
Up Mount Carmel.
🚐 TourVaries
Jerusalem and Galilee.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
Keep exploring
Nearby ports
Other port guides close to Haifa.
Tours, prices, transport fares and pier assignments change. Always confirm with the operator, your cruise line and your ship's all-aboard time before relying on anything here.
Make it your own
Choose your day in Haifa
The Bahá'í Gardens, Akko's Crusader city and day trips to Jerusalem and Galilee (check current calls).
First visitBahá'í Gardens. Build around one priority, then confirm admission, transfers and time ashore.
Explore independently🚶 German Colony to the gardens. Published walking routes are ideas, not verified step-free routes.
A slower dayChoose one stop with seating and a confirmed return transfer. Ask the operator for the actual distance from the vehicle to the entrance.
Advisor planning lensTreat this call as provisional until the line confirms it; long inland tours need ship-timed operators.
Port-specific access notes
Mobility & accessibility in Haifa
The terminal is new; the German Colony is flat, but the gardens are terraced with many steps.
Planning notes prepared October 25, 2026 for this new guide. Operator access statements have not yet been individually checked, and this is not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Attractions and excursions: what changes the choice
Bahá'í Gardens
Terraces and stairs
Ask about accessible viewing at the upper entrance.
A practical way to plan this port
Planning suggestion: If the call goes ahead, take an accessible taxi to the upper garden viewpoint.
Confirm before booking
- Is your call confirmed?
- Is there an accessible garden viewpoint?
Detailed access-planning questions · Save these arrangements in your day plan
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Curated Ashore — Haifa
Turn the interests in this guide into a private shore-day brief. These are ideas to discuss with Melody, not confirmed bookable products.
A private take on a local highlightAsk about Bahá'í Gardens with a private guide, a flexible pace and a clearly agreed meeting point.
A day built around your interestsRequest food, culture, scenery or a quieter outing. Specify your budget, group size, walking comfort and ship schedule.
Before booking, request the named operator, inclusions, vehicle specification, entry tickets, cancellation terms and a written return plan. Private access, special entry and availability must be confirmed.
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