Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales
A Victorian dockyard town where the Millennium Falcon was secretly built, WWII flying boats once roared off the river, and a Tudor king's birthplace sits just two miles inland.
A Victorian dockyard town where the Millennium Falcon was secretly built, WWII flying boats once roared off the river, and a Tudor king's birthplace sits just two miles inland.
Ships dock alongside the quay at Pembroke Port — you walk straight down the gangway onto the pier.
💡 Pro move: Taxis in this rural area are limited. If you plan to visit Tenby or St Davids, book a taxi or tour in advance through the ship or online.
Ships dock alongside at Pembroke Port, part of the Port of Milford Haven — no tendering required.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Most cruise lines | Pembroke Port deep-water quay📍 | Docked |
| Smaller/expedition ships | Pembroke Port ferry terminal berth📍 | Docked |
From medieval Tudor fortresses to wild Atlantic beaches and the UK's smallest city, Pembrokeshire punches well above its weight.
The birthplace of King Henry VII is one of Wales's best-preserved medieval fortresses. Explore towers, battlements, and the eerie underground Wogan Cavern carved into the limestone below the castle. Entry ~£9–11. Located 2 miles from the pier in Pembroke Town.
Find Pembroke Castle tours →Housed in the beautifully restored Royal Dockyard Chapel, this small but fascinating museum covers the town's naval history, WWII Sunderland flying boats, and includes a dedicated exhibition on how the Millennium Falcon was secretly built here in 1979 for The Empire Strikes Back.
Find Pembroke Dock heritage tours →Tenby is a pastel-painted Georgian seaside town with medieval walls, a working fishing harbor, and some of the best beaches in Wales. Castle Beach has won UK best beach awards multiple times. Walk the old town walls, browse the harbor, and grab a Welsh cake from a bakery.
Find Tenby day tours →A wild, windswept Atlantic beach famous for surfing and its film connections — Dobby's Grave from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is here (fans still leave painted rocks). Also a filming location for Ridley Scott's Robin Hood. Dramatic dunes and no beach crowds.
Find Pembrokeshire beach tours →Visit the UK's smallest city — a 12th-century cathedral of extraordinary spiritual and architectural beauty, set in a hidden hollow to avoid Viking raids. The ruined Bishop's Palace alongside is equally atmospheric. A must if you have a full day.
Find St Davids tours from Pembroke Dock →Regularly voted one of the best beaches in the world — a sheltered arc of golden sand backed by pine-covered dunes. Only reachable via a short half-mile walk from Stackpole Quay car park, which keeps it blissfully uncrowded.
Find Pembrokeshire coastal tours →The pier area and Pembroke Dock town offer a flat, easy stroll with industrial heritage sights; Pembroke Town's castle is best reached by taxi.
Walk from the pier along the waterfront to the landmark Front Street Gun Tower — one of two 1851 Martello-style gun towers defending the old dockyard. Continue into town to see the extraordinary Defensible Barracks, a fortress-like Victorian complex unique in Europe. Return via the town center for a coffee.
Climate normals for Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F / 9°C | 40°F / 4°C | 16 | 8:19 AM | 4:39 PM |
| Feb | 48°F / 9°C | 41°F / 5°C | 15 | 7:33 AM | 5:34 PM |
| Mar | 50°F / 10°C | 41°F / 5°C | 15 | 6:33 AM | 6:24 PM |
| Apr | 54°F / 12°C | 43°F / 6°C | 11 | 6:23 AM | 8:16 PM |
| May | 59°F / 15°C | 48°F / 9°C | 12 | 5:27 AM | 9:05 PM |
| Jun | 64°F / 18°C | 54°F / 12°C | 13 | 5:01 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Jul | 67°F / 19°C | 57°F / 14°C | 14 | 5:19 AM | 9:30 PM |
| Aug | 66°F / 19°C | 57°F / 14°C | 16 | 6:05 AM | 8:42 PM |
| Sep | 63°F / 17°C | 54°F / 12°C | 14 | 6:55 AM | 7:33 PM |
| Oct | 58°F / 14°C | 51°F / 11°C | 16 | 7:44 AM | 6:25 PM |
| Nov | 53°F / 12°C | 46°F / 8°C | 18 | 7:39 AM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 50°F / 10°C | 44°F / 7°C | 18 | 8:20 AM | 4:09 PM |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)