Mina Salman-Manama Bahrain, Khalifa Bin Salman Port
Bahrain
109
Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Celestyal Cruises (42 Cruises)
Celestyal Journey
42 Cruises
| 27 November | 7 days | Round-trip 7 Night Desert Days Cruise |
| 30 November | 6 days | Round-trip 7 Night Desert Days Cruise |
Explora Journeys (13 Cruises)
MSC Cruises (50 Cruises)
MSC World Europa
50 Cruises
Silversea Cruises (4 Cruises)
Frequently Asked Questions
At Khalifa Bin Salman Port on Muharraq Island, about 13 kilometres from downtown Manama. Shuttles and taxis cross the causeways in roughly 20 minutes.
No. The terminal sits inside an industrial port area with nothing within walking distance. Take the ship's shuttle or a taxi, allowing 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Two solid options. The souq behind the Bab al-Bahrain gate for atmosphere and pearls, or the Qal'at al-Bahrain archaeological site about 30 minutes away. Old Muharraq, only 15 minutes from the pier, is the shortest choice.
Qal'at al-Bahrain, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It layers 4,500 years of human occupation beneath a 16th-century Portuguese fort and was the heart of the Dilmun trading civilization.
A UNESCO-listed route through old Muharraq linking merchant houses, captains' homes and former warehouses tied to the pearl economy. It is the closest major attraction to the pier.
The Bahraini dinar. Credit cards work in shops and hotels, but carry cash for the souq and for taxis.
Arabic is the official language. English is widely used in shops, taxis and tourist sites; French much less so.
November through March. Gulf summers are punishing and the humidity makes walking tours hard, especially at the souq and the archaeological site, where shade is scarce.
Yes, outside prayer times. Volunteer guides answer questions and modest dress is provided on site, so clothing is not an obstacle.
Yes, with one caveat: the heat. The Bahrain National Museum and the souq appeal to children, but plan outings early in the day and bring water.
