# Cobh

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/cobh

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## Overview

Photo: Kondephy , William Murphy · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cobhgallery.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Northern Europe & Fjords on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=northern-europe)
- Description: Rows of pastel-colored houses stack up the hillside, and the cathedral on the hilltop overlooks the town in a picturesque view. It is small enough to explore on foot. Many facilities tell the story of emigration, and it is a quiet, relaxed port town. Cork city is about 25 minutes away by train.
- Port name: Cobh
- English name: Cobh
- Country: Ireland
- Latitude / longitude: 51.85, -8.30

A town facing the entrance to Cork Harbour on Ireland's south coast, known as the last port of call of the Titanic. Ships dock just in front of the town, which also serves as a base for visiting Ireland's second city, Cork.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: Cobh is a small city of about 13,000 people, and neighboring Cork city has about 220,000
- Climate: A mild oceanic climate on the west coast, with little temperature variation and generally calm conditions year-round. Even summer days are somewhat cool, and winter temperatures rarely fall below freezing. Cloudy skies, light rain, and strong winds are common.
- Language: English (Irish is also listed)
- Currency: Euro (EUR). Contactless card payments are widely accepted.
- Best time to visit: May to September. Days are long and temperatures are stable, making it a good time to enjoy outdoor scenery.

### Local food

Seafood such as oysters and mussels from Cork Harbour, seafood chowder, and soda bread. Cork's famous stouts (Murphy's, Beamish) and Irish whiskey are also staples.

### Sights

- St. Colman's Cathedral
- Titanic Experience Cork
- Cobh Heritage Centre (Queenstown Story)
- Colorful row of houses known as the Deck of Cards
- Day tour to Spike Island (a former prison island)

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 8 °C / 46 °F | 3 °C / 38 °F |
| Feb | 9 °C / 47 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F |
| Mar | 10 °C / 50 °F | 4 °C / 38 °F |
| Apr | 12 °C / 54 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F |
| May | 15 °C / 58 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F |
| Jun | 17 °C / 63 °F | 10 °C / 49 °F |
| Jul | 19 °C / 65 °F | 11 °C / 53 °F |
| Aug | 19 °C / 65 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F |
| Sep | 17 °C / 62 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F |
| Oct | 14 °C / 56 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F |
| Nov | 10 °C / 51 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F |
| Dec | 8 °C / 47 °F | 4 °C / 38 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CORK · about 13.4 km from port · elevation difference about 148 m · Approximate (station elevation differs) · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 155 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | €0.93 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | €3.65 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | €16.95 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | €5.05 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | €6.60 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices from Cork (Cobh), in the same metropolitan area · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: ORK
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): 20–30 min
- Ease of access: B — One connection (Estimated)

About 13 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

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## Itineraries calling here

### [12-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/majestic-princess-12n-southampton)

- Region: Northern Europe & Fjords
- Itinerary: Apr 2027 – Jul 2028
- Departure months: 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2028-04, 2028-05, 2028-07
- Itinerary: 2 itineraries
- Ship: Majestic Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: Southampton → Southampton
- Port: Southampton › Guernsey (St. Peter Port) › Cobh › +7 › Southampton
- Cruise type: Round trip / 11
- Amount: From ¥329,766 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobh)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cork_Airport)
- [portofcork.ie](https://www.portofcork.ie/cruise/)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cobhgallery.jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Northern Europe & Fjords on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=northern-europe)
- [12-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/majestic-princess-12n-southampton)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobh
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cork_Airport
- secondary: portofcork.ie — https://www.portofcork.ie/cruise/
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport

Source: Wikipedia “[Cobh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobh)”, “[Cork Airport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cork_Airport)”, “[Haneda Airport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))