Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Keelung Cruise Port
E2 is eight minutes on foot from Keelung Station South Exit and W2 is four minutes from the North Exit.
Cruise planning
Research Keelung (Chilung) cruise calls before you travel.
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Schedule note
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At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Taiwan
Port code
TWKEL
Coordinates
25.109, 121.708
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Explore ashore
A closer look at Keelung (Chilung)
Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Keelung (Chilung)
Keelung’s E2 and W2 cruise terminals face the compact harbor city and rail station, making this Taiwan call unusually convenient on foot.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Walkable
Can you explore independently?
Walk Maritime Plaza, Keelung Tower, and Miaokou Night Market, or use the T99 route for Zhengbin, Heping Island, and Badouzi.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Keelung Cruise Port and Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Cruise ships use East-side and West-side passenger berths, including the E2 and W2 terminals; check the day’s terminal before choosing a station exit.
Getting into town
E2 is an eight-minute walk from Keelung Station’s South Exit, while W2 is four minutes from the North Exit; both open directly toward central Keelung.
Port shuttle
No general city shuttle is needed for central Keelung; use the signed terminal exit, station links, or the T99 coastal bus for farther waterfront sights.
Taxi and local transport
Take a taxi for Zhengbin Fishing Port, Heping Island Geopark, or a time-limited Taipei trip rather than spending the call on multiple bus transfers.
Airport and hotel transfers
Keelung is the seaport for Taipei rather than an airport district; arrange Taoyuan Airport transfers separately through the station, an intercity coach, or a prebooked car.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Keelung Cruise Port and Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Keelung Cruise Port
The port page lists E2 and W2 terminal addresses, facilities, and current assigned wharves.
Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau
The city guide identifies Miaokou Night Market, Keelung Tower, Zhengbin Fishing Port, Heping Island Geopark, and the T99 coastal visitor route.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Keelung Cruise Port and Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Keelung Miaokou Night Market, Maritime Plaza, Keelung Tower, Zhengbin Fishing Port, and Heping Island Geopark are the main local anchors. E2 is an eight-minute walk from Keelung Station’s South Exit, while W2 is four minutes from the North Exit; both open directly toward central Keelung.
Long call
7+ hours
Keelung Miaokou Night Market, Maritime Plaza, Keelung Tower, Zhengbin Fishing Port, and Heping Island Geopark are the main local anchors. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Keelung Cruise Port and Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
E2 and W2 use different station exits, but TIPC lists elevators, accessible facilities, and wheelchair service in its cruise terminals; coastal sights still require road transport.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Keelung Cruise Port and Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Keelung Cruise Port and Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Keelung (Chilung) port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Cruise ships use East-side and West-side passenger berths, including the E2 and W2 terminals; check the day’s terminal before choosing a station exit.
How do I get from the ship into town?
E2 is an eight-minute walk from Keelung Station’s South Exit, while W2 is four minutes from the North Exit; both open directly toward central Keelung.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
No general city shuttle is needed for central Keelung; use the signed terminal exit, station links, or the T99 coastal bus for farther waterfront sights. Take a taxi for Zhengbin Fishing Port, Heping Island Geopark, or a time-limited Taipei trip rather than spending the call on multiple bus transfers.
Can I explore independently?
Walk Maritime Plaza, Keelung Tower, and Miaokou Night Market, or use the T99 route for Zhengbin, Heping Island, and Badouzi.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
Keelung is the seaport for Taipei rather than an airport district; arrange Taoyuan Airport transfers separately through the station, an intercity coach, or a prebooked car.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Keelung Cruise Port and Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026
2 sources
Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Keelung (Chilung)
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
E2 is an eight-minute walk from Keelung Station’s South Exit, while W2 is four minutes from the North Exit; both open directly toward central Keelung.
Arrival location reference
Keelung (Chilung) cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Market
Keelung Miaokou Night Market
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Keelung (Chilung).
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Keelung (Chilung). Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
Maritime Plaza
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Keelung (Chilung).
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Keelung (Chilung). Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
Keelung Tower
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Keelung (Chilung).
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Keelung (Chilung). Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
Zhengbin Fishing Port
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Keelung (Chilung).
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Keelung (Chilung). Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Nature and park
Heping Island Geopark
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Keelung (Chilung).
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Keelung (Chilung). Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary7 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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Arrival
7:00am
Departure
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Up to 2,218 passenger capacity
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Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Keelung (Chilung)
With the glittering lights of Taipei - a futuristic metropolis of culture and ideas - sparkling nearby, Keelung is the first calling point for many visitors arriving in Taiwan. While this port city essentially serves as Taipei's ocean gateway, you shouldn’t be too hasty in dashing off to Taipei's neon-lit magic – first it’s well worth spending some time exploring the famous glowing night market, which hums with life each evening and is famous for its local seafood.
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Shore excursions in Keelung (Chilung)
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Independent shore excursions
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Private
Private
6 hours
Private Keelung Natural Wonders and Seafood Exploration
Unveil the natural wonders and culinary delights of Taiwan with this meticulously crafted tour that takes you from Wangyou Valley to Yehliu Geopark, culminating at Gueihou Fish Harbor.
Culinary / Food Easy
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Private
Private
7 hours
Private Best of Taipei
Experience a classic introduction to Taipei during your private sightseeing tour of this marvelous city.
Private Sightseeing Easy
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Private
Private
6 hours
Private Cultural Wonders of Keelung
Indulge in a mesmerizing exploration of Taipei's cultural marvels as you visit the renowned National Palace Museum, then wander the historical streets and charming shops of Dadaocheng and Dihua Street.
Private Sightseeing Easy
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Photo credits
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- Shoppers and food stalls beneath the lanterns of Keelung Miaokou Night Market — Felix Filnkoessl · CC BY-SA 2.0
- The colourful buildings and boats of Zhengbin Fishing Port — Supanut Arunoprayote · CC BY 4.0
- Weathered rocks at Heping Island Geopark with Keelung Islet beyond — Supanut Arunoprayote · CC BY 4.0