Cruise Enthusiasts Must Read! Keelung Port Cruise Transportation Guide! How to Pass Customs, Cruise Transfers, Shared Transportation Service Information

Taiwan, with its excellent geographical location, has the advantage of being surrounded by the sea on all sides! From north to south, Taiwan has six key cruise ports: Keelung Port, Taichung Port, Anping Port, Penghu Port, Kaohsiung Port, and Hualien Port. Keelung Port in particular is a key port for international large cruise ships, such as the Aquarius, the Princess, the Diamond Princess, and the Romantic Star. As a result, there is a high demand for transportation to and from Keelung Port, but how can you quickly get to Keelung Port and take a taxi when the cruise ship returns? What should you pay attention to when going through customs when boarding and disembarking? When will large cruise ships dock? Don't worry! I have compiled all the information for you!

Keelung Port Terminal Transportation Map / Cruise Schedule Information

Keelung Port is located opposite Keelung Train Station, and currently there are two terminal buildings in Keelung Port:

Keelung Port East Coast Terminal - No. 1, Zhongzheng Road, Zhongzheng District, Keelung City (After exiting Keelung Train Station, cross the road and continue straight along the harbor until you reach the Keelung Port Authority building, then turn left)

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(Source: Cruise Travel Website)

Keelung Port West Wharf Terminal - No. 16 Gangxi Street, Ren'ai District, Keelung City (About 100-200 meters to the left after exiting Keelung Train Station).

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(Source: Cruise Travel Website)

Cruise Ship Schedule

For more details, please refer to the nearby seven-day berth status inquiry.

Keelung Port Cruise Embarkation and Disembarkation Procedures

Departure and Embarkation Process

• Coast Guard Administration: Baggage Inspection (Embarkation Safety)

• National Immigration Agency: Document Inspection (Passenger and document)

Arrival and Disembarkation Process

• Center for Disease Control (CDC): Passenger Quarantine (Fever Check)

• National Immigration Agency: Document Inspection (Passenger and document conformance)

• Customs Administration: Baggage Inspection (contrabands, Tax imposing on items exceeding the limit)

• Animal and Plants Inspection (CDC): Baggage Inspection (Animals and plants.)

Transportation Guide to Keelung Port Cruise Terminal

Keelung Port East Coast Passenger Center

Train

From Keelung Train Station, take the ""South Station"" exit and it's only an 8-minute walk to the center.

Bus

You can take bus numbers 105, 107, 108, 109, 204, 303, 306, 307, 308, 403, 407, 408, 503, 508, 605, 608 to the Erxin Circle Station, and then it's about a 4-minute walk to the center.

Coach

You can take coach numbers 1579 or 2088 to reach the center.

Driving

From National Highway 1, take the Keelung Interchange and then take Xia'er Road and Zhongyi Road to reach the center.

• Parking Information:

Parking Lot Name	Location
Just Right Parking Lot (North Station)	Opposite 16 Gangxi Street, Ren'ai District, Keelung City
Just Right Parking Lot (South Station)	10 Xiaosi Road, Ren'ai District, Keelung City (Next to Keelung Train Station South Station)
Fushan Liuhe Parking Lot	Next to 177 Dongming Road, Xinyi District, Keelung City

Chartered Shuttle

If you don't want to transfer or drive yourself, chartering a vehicle is a good option! You can have a professional driver pick you up from your home. No need to rush with your luggage in the early morning to catch a cruise ship or follow the crowd on public transportation. Once you successfully make a reservation, the driver will pick you up and drop you off at the designated location. You can check the price online in real-time, allowing you to better manage your transportation expenses.

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Carpool / Ride-sharing

There is also a more cost-effective and eco-friendly option. Since the boarding and disembarking times of each cruise ship are fixed, it is the perfect opportunity for carpooling or ride-sharing. Taking tripool's new carpool service as an example, a trip only requires three people! What's even better is that no matter where your pick-up and drop-off locations are or how many people you have, you just need to make a reservation and tripool will help you find a group. Two days before departure, before 12:00 PM, you will receive an email notification informing you whether the group has been formed. If the group is not formed, a full refund is guaranteed! This gives you time to arrange other transportation options, such as tripool's chartered shuttle.

Using Taipei Main Station ⇔ Keelung Port as an example, you can use tripool's carpool service to travel to Keelung Port. Just leave the group formation to tripool, as long as there are three people, the trip is confirmed. The group price is only 545 NTD per person. This way, you can avoid the hassle of transfers and the fatigue of carrying your luggage up and down.

Booking link: carpool sharing / pooling 

Keelung Port West Passenger Center

By Train

You can walk from the ""North Station"" of Keelung Train Station and arrive in just 4 minutes.

By Bus

You can choose to take buses 1550, 1551, 1558, 1573, 1800, 1801, 1804, 1805, 1813, 1880, or 200 to get there.

By Car

You can take National Highway 1 → Keelung Interchange → Hsiao Er Road → Chung Yi Road.

• Parking Lot Information:

Parking Lot Name	Location
Just Right Parking Lot (North Station)	Opposite 16 Gangxi Street, Ren'ai District, Keelung City
Just Right Parking Lot (South Station)	10 Xiaosi Road, Ren'ai District, Keelung City (next to Keelung Train Station South Station)
Fushan Liuhe Parking Lot	Beside 177 Dongming Road, Xinyi District, Keelung City

Reminder: As the cruise ships at Keelung Port may dock at different locations due to port arrangements, please make sure to confirm in advance whether you will board or disembark at the East or West Wharf!

After booking a charter service at Keelung Port, how will the driver pick you up?

Departure

Using TravelGo as an example, after a successful booking, you will receive the driver's information at 20:00 the day before the service, making it convenient for both parties to contact each other.

Return

You can contact the driver in advance through TravelGo's provided conversation link or by phone to inform them of your pickup location.

East Coast Pier

The East Coast Pier is said to be the most frequented by cruise ships. After you have claimed your luggage and gone through customs, you can walk from the first floor exit of the East Coast Transportation Center to the ""Temporary Passenger Pickup Area"" (please note that this area is only for drivers to briefly stop and pick up passengers, so please make sure to locate yourself before contacting the driver). You can use the exclusive conversation link provided to communicate with the driver without making a phone call. You can also let the driver know which pillar you are waiting at (e.g., Pillar 15 in the picture below). Once the driver receives your message, they will come and pick you up!

Friendly reminder: There are many numbered pillars at the East Coast Transportation Center, but pillars 1-10 are mostly designated for taxis, so it is best not to arrange for pick-up at these pillars. It would be more convenient to arrange for pick-up after pillar 14 or 15!

West Coast Pier

The pick-up process at the West Coast Transportation Center is similar to that of the East Coast Pier. However, there are no numbered pillars at the entrance of the West Coast Transportation Center, so you can locate yourself after claiming your luggage and then contact the driver. You can use the exclusive conversation link provided to communicate with the driver without making a phone call. Once the driver receives your message and confirms your location, they will come and pick you up!

Keelung Port Cruise Shuttle - The Preferred Travel Solution! Fast, Direct, and Making Your Cruise Journey Easier and More Convenient!

Whether you are traveling abroad or embarking on a popular cruise trip, the biggest hassle is often the transportation before departure and after arrival. Just imagine, dragging a pile of luggage to catch a flight or a high-speed train, and then having to transfer multiple times. By the time your journey begins, you're already exhausted! The same goes for returning home. In addition to your original luggage, you may also have some unique and bulky souvenirs or duty-free items. Have you ever thought about the frustration of moving these extra items around during transportation? It's a nightmare just thinking about it! So, if there is a service that can pick you up and drop you off at your designated location, with someone to assist you with your luggage, and without having to worry about driving, parking, and parking fees, it saves you a lot of time and energy. Just think about it, wouldn't you be more excited about your upcoming or anticipated vacation?

Yes! The existence of Tripool is to solve all your transportation concerns and inconveniences! Simply book your trip on the Tripool website, and a professional driver will pick you up at your specified time and location. Whether it's a red-eye flight or an early morning departure, it's not a problem. Just like Tripool's slogan says: ""Anywhere, anytime!"" Leave any transportation issues to Tripool, and there will be no problem! The only question is, have you made your reservation? Visit the Tripool website to calculate and book your next journey now! https://www.tripool.app/en