Cruises from Barcelona: port guide and hotels before you sail
Where ships sail from Barcelona, how to reach the port, and a hotel for the night before.
Find a hotel before you sail- Where ships goThe Western Mediterranean: the French Riviera, Italy, the Balearic Islands, and some Greek isles sailings.
- SeasonMostly April to November. Spring and fall are cheaper than summer.
- Cruise linesRoyal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Celebrity, Costa and Princess
Find a cruise from Barcelona
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Getting to the port
Barcelona's cruise terminals are about 10 miles from El Prat Airport (BCN), around 25 minutes by taxi. A night in the city before sailing is easy and worth it.
Hotels for the night before your cruise
Each site opens with Barcelona and a sample night filled in. Change the date there to the night before you sail.
- Booking.comBiggest choice, many rooms with free cancellationSee prices on Booking.com
- ExpediaMember prices and hotel + flight dealsSee prices on Expedia
- Hotels.comCollect nights and get rewardsSee prices on Hotels.com
- AgodaOften cheapest in Asia and for city hotelsSee prices on Agoda
Airport to port transfers
- Welcome PickupsAirport pickup with a driver waiting at arrivalsBook on Welcome Pickups
- GetTransferCompare transfer offers from local driversBook on GetTransfer
- intui.travelPrivate airport transfers booked aheadBook on intui.travel
Cheap flights to Barcelona
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Frequently asked questions
- Where do cruises from Barcelona go?
- The Western Mediterranean: the French Riviera, Italy, the Balearic Islands, and some Greek isles sailings.
- When is cruise season in Barcelona?
- Mostly April to November. Spring and fall are cheaper than summer.
- Which cruise lines sail from Barcelona?
- Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Celebrity, Costa and Princess usually have ships here. Schedules change every season, so check the sailing dates on the cruise site.
- How do I get from the airport to the Barcelona cruise port?
- Barcelona's cruise terminals are about 10 miles from El Prat Airport (BCN), around 25 minutes by taxi. A night in the city before sailing is easy and worth it.
- Should I arrive the day before my cruise?
- Yes, if you are flying in. A delayed or cancelled flight can mean missing the ship, and it will not wait. Flying in the day before and staying one night near the port is the safest plan.