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This page answers most questions we receive from tourists regarding the Barcelona Cruise Port. These include transport options from the port to the city centre and the airport, car and coach parking, nearby accommodation, baggage storage, car hire, and the location of the terminals in relation to the city centre. We also have a detailed map of the cruise port area shown below.

Barcelona cruise port terminal close to Port Vell

Where Are The Cruise Terminals?

The cruise ports are at the foot of La Rambla (Barcelona's most famous Boulevard, also often referred to as Las Ramblas) which runs through the heart of the city centre.

Cruise terminal names and locations

There are 9 terminals in total at the Barcelona port, 7 of these are cruise terminals. They can be roughly categorized into 3 main locations.

Terminals A, B, C and D and E are based at the Adossat Quay and are furthest away from the city centre. The Terminal D is also called Palacruceros.

World Trade Centre Terminals

There are 2 terminals at the World Trade Centre (WTC) pier which are called North, and South terminals.

Sant Bertrand Terminal, is also near to the WTC (refer to our cruise terminal map) This terminal is generally used for ferries between Barcelona and the Balearic Islands.

There is a stop for a hop on hop off tourist bus near the World Trade Centre. This could be a good option if you want to start exploring the city right away, because the World trade centre is right in the middle of the cruise terminals and within easy walking distance after you embark.

Maremagnum Port Vell

There is one small terminal at the Maremagnum Port Vell however this terminal is mainly used for large ships and not cruise liners.

Barcelona Cruise Terminals Map

Options for travelling to and from the cruise port to the city centre.

Private transfer service

You can book your private transfer online before your trip and print out a voucher which you bring with you. When you arrive the driver will be at your disembarking point holding a card with your name on it. From there you will be driven directly from the disembarking point to your destination. When cruise ships arrive there can be several thousand people also looking for transport to the city centre. With a private transfer you will bypass the queues and make your way to the hotel in the shortest possible time. The service is a little more expensive than the other forms of transport however if you don't have a lot of time in the city or you just want to have a stress-free arrival with someone to help you with your bags, then a private transfer may be worth considering.

Click to book your private transport to / from Barcelona Cruise Port

Walking

The nearest cruise terminal to La Rambla is about a 15 minute walk away. However there are 7 cruise terminals and if you arrive at one which is furthest from La Rambla you would need to catch a shuttle bus called the Cruise Bus which will take you only as far as the World Trade Centre you would then have a walk of about 15 minutes form there to Las Ramblas.

It is not recommended to walk to the city centre if you are arriving at cruise terminals A, B, C, D or E (Adossat Quay) because you have a long walk (about 2 km) from the terminal to the Columbus Monument which is at the foot of La Rambla. If you have luggage you will not find this walk too comfortable in the midday heat. If you are arriving at the North, East or South cruise terminals (at the World Trade Centre) then it is possible for you to walk, although it is still a good 15 minutes to the foot of La Rambla.

Cruise Bus shuttle service that runs along the Barcelona cruise ports.

Cruise Port Shuttle Bus Service Cruise Bus known locally as the "Blue Bus"

The Cruise Bus runs from all the cruise port terminals to the World Trade Centre and back. The bus is also adapted for easy access for the traveller with a disability with a wheelchair.

Cruise Bus Tickets

The tickets for the Cruise Bus can only be purchased with cash on the bus itself.

The walking time from the Christopher Columbus monument to La Rambla is about 1 minute, and the nearest Metro is Drassanes (Green Line, L3), which is only about 5 minutes walk from the monument. See our Barcelona metro map to see the location of Drassanes station.

Once at the metro you will have a good transport connection to the rest of the city. We have written more information about the cruise port shuttle bus if you require more detailed information.

Cruise Bus Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €3.00
Return ticket: €4.50

You cannot use the T-Casual transport ticket on this cruise bus service. There is no fixed timetable for the Blue Bus however the cruise terminal operators co-ordinate the running of the bus with the arrival and departures of the cruise ships.

Hop on hop off tourist bus has several stops near the cruise terminals.

The Barcelona City Tour "hop on hop off" tourist bus has 2 stops near the Barcelona cruise terminals.

Many tourists arriving on the cruises do not have much time to see the city and would like to go on a hop on hop off tourist bus to get a good overview of Barcelona's main attractions. This is probably the quickest and most convenient way to see the city - especially if your visit is short.

There are stops for both hop on hop off tourist buses near the cruise terminals which make it easy for a tourist to catch this bus service, these are at the World Trade Centre. You can purchase your tickets for the tourist bus online in advance of your trip. You then need to present the printed out voucher to the driver. We have written a detailed page on the hop on hop off tourist bus service and include details of exactly where the stop is in relation to the cruise port. Follow the link below to learn more.

Click here to learn more about hop on hop off tourist bus that stops near the Barcelona cruise port terminals

Taxi

The other option is to catch a taxi from the port to the city centre which is cheap and quick (normally less than 10 minutes).

Taxi fare: €20.00

How to travel to the cruise port docks from the Airport

Our page on the Barcelona airport transport explains the options for public transport to and from the Airport to the city centre. From there you would need to make your way to the ports by foot. None of the public transport methods take you directly to the ports from the airport so you would either need to make several changes using different transport systems or be prepared do some walking.

Bus transfer to Barcelona airport

If you want to travel by bus public transport this is what you need to know:

Take the Aerobus to Plaça de Catalunya, then catch the metro from Catalunya to Drassanes. From there walk to the World Trade Centre and then catch the Cruise Bus to your cruise terminal. As you can see it is not straight forward to use public transport to commute between the airport and cruise terminals.

Taxi to Barcelona airport from the cruise port

One option for travelling to and from the airport to the docks is to catch a taxi. Taxis are quick, available and cheap. The journey will take you about 25 minutes. There are no additional charges for your luggage. You also have 2 additional supplements. One for taking you from the airport and the other for alighting at the cruise terminal or vice versa. For the exact taxi rates and supplements we recommend you visit the Metropolitan Institute For Barcelona Taxis web site that list the up to date fares for Barcelona Taxis.

Taxi fare: €39.00

Private transfer to Barcelona Airport from the Cruise Port

Another option is to book online a private transfer from the Cruise Port to Barcelona Airport (or vice versa). The advantage with this is that you can reserve the service before your trip and you will not have queues to deal with. You also have a more personal service which can be reassuring if you are not familiar with the city.

How to arrange your private transport from Barcelona Airport to / from your accommodation

Driving Route From Barcelona Cruise Port to Barcelona Airport (Total Distance 14 km)
	Continue onto C-32B until Barcelona Airport
	Then take C-31 leading to C-32B
	Get on B-10 from Passeig de Josep Carner

Important note that some tourists have instructed taxi drivers to go to Terminal A" (or B or C etc) and the taxi driver has misunderstood and taken them to the airport terminal instead. Make sure you specifically say the Cruise Terminal otherwise you could end up at the airport instead!"

Cheap car parks near the cruise port

The terminals themselves offer short term car park facilities to give you enough time to load and unload.

If you want to park your car for more than a few hours, days or weeks there are car parks that are a short drive from the Cruise Port.

Follow the link below to learn more about the car parks that can meet your different parking needs when bringing your car on a cruise.

Click here to learn more about car parking near Barcelona cruise port

Baggage Storage and Transfer Service

There is a baggage transport service operating from the cruise port. You would need to book this service online in advance of your trip.

Want help with your bags?
Luggage Transport Service

A helpful luggage transport service operates out of Barcelona cruise port that can transport your bags anywhere you need them. You can have your luggage picked up from your cruise port terminal and delivered to your hotel room or other accommodation. Alternatively, they can pick up your bags from anywhere in Barcelona, e.g. your hotel or the airport, and have them delivered directly to your cruise cabin without needing to stand in the long queues at the cruise port check-in. Your luggage is also insured for peace of mind. Follow the link below to learn more about this luggage transport service.

Click here to learn more about this luggage transport service.

There are no locker storage facilities actually at the Cruise port itself however there is one close by. We recommend you follow the link below to learn about a luggage storage facility that is near to the cruise port.

Click here to learn more about a locker storage facility near Barcelona Cruise Port

Nearby Accommodation

The nearest hotel to the docks is the Eurostars Grand Marina hotel. which is at the World trade centre. This hotel offers magnificent views of the port area and is a good base for your trip to Barcelona.

Review of the Eurostars Grand Marina hotel

We have also created a page on hotels within walking distance of the cruise port.

Columbus monument (Mirador de Colon)

The monument to Christopher Columbus (Colon) marks the foot of the Southern most end of the Ramblas. The Columbus monument is a useful landmark to find your bearings when walking toward La Rambla from your cruise ship. The walkway, which you can see in the centre of the picture, is Port Vell and behind us we have a walk way across the Marina to the Barcelona Aquarium. This picture was taken in October and the sun is still shinning!

Click here to see photo gallery of Port Vell

Facilities for people with a disability at the Port

The port caters for the tourist with a disability including those with wheelchairs. The port has lifts at all major locations so travelling around with a wheelchair around the port area offers no obstacles. The Blue Bus (cruise shuttle bus service) is also adapted for the traveller with a disability with a wheelchair.

Ferries To The Balearic Islands

If you wish to arrange a trip by ferry across to the Balearic Islands Mallorca, Minorca or Ibiza, it's recommended that you visit the official websites of the 3 ferry operators that offer this service to gain timetable and pricing information. The operators are:

Acciona Trasmediterranea:
Website: Trasmediterranea

Balearia
Website: Balearia

Cruise port timetable, Cruise Arrival information

You can look up the timetable, arrival terminal and other information for your cruise ship by following the link below. If you want to find the cruise terminal where your cruise ship arrives, you should look up your ship and then follow the link to a detailed information page that will show your ship's arrival dates and times along with the cruise terminal will arrive at.

Barcelona cruise ship arrival information

Further Information

If you require more specific information regarding the cruise port and its terminals we recommend you contact the Cruise Port customer services department - SAC (Servicio Atencion de Cliente) or visit the Official website for the cruise port, details given below:

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +34 93 298 6000

Official Website: Port de Barcelona official web site