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Cartagena

Colombia · Port

Ships calling
30ships
Upcoming sailings
266sailings
Average stay
8hours

Cartagena's magnificent city walls and fortresses, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enclose a well-restored historic center (the Cuidad Amurallada, or walled city) with plazas, churches, museums, and shops that have made it a lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others. New hotels and restaurants make the walled city a desirable place to stay, and the formerly down-at-the-heels Getsemaní neighborhood attracts those seeking a bohemian buzz. The historic center is a small section of Cartagena; many hotels are in the Bocagrande district, an elongated peninsula where high-rise hotels overlook a long, gray-sand beach.When it was founded in 1533 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena was the only port on the South American mainland. Gold and silver looted from indigenous peoples passed through here en route to Spain and attracted pirates, including Sir Francis Drake, who in 1586 torched 200 buildings. Cartagena's walls protected the city's riches as well as the New World's most important African slave market.

Cruises visiting Cartagena112

11-night round-trip cruise from MiamiNov 22(Sun) +6 more · MSC Poesia
Per person fromKRW 1,110,000
21-night round-trip cruise from MiamiNov 22(Sun) +16 more · MSC Poesia
Per person fromKRW 3,080,000
12-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 23(Mon) +7 more · Caribbean Princess
Per person fromKRW 940,000
11-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 23(Mon) +1 more · Celebrity Ascent
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11-night round-trip cruise from MiamiNov 29(Sun) · Norwegian Sun
Per person fromKRW 880,000
11-night round-trip cruise from MiamiDec 10(Thu) +3 more · Norwegian Sun
Per person fromKRW 1,070,000
12-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleDec 17(Thu) +2 more · Caribbean Princess
Per person fromKRW 1,920,000
7-night round-trip cruise from ColónDec 19(Sat) +1 more · Grandeur of the Seas
Per person fromKRW 2,510,000
15-night cruise from San DiegoDec 19(Sat) +1 more · Zaandam
Per person fromKRW 4,990,000
19-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleDec 20(Sun) · Nieuw Amsterdam
Per person fromKRW 4,380,000
7-night round-trip cruise from CartagenaDec 20(Sun) +4 more · Grandeur of the Seas
Per person fromKRW 1,750,000
12-night round-trip cruise from MiamiDec 21(Mon) +2 more · Norwegian Sun
Per person fromKRW 1,570,000

Showing the next 12 cruises out of 112 visiting this port.

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Cruise lines calling here

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Emerald Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
  • Virgin Voyages

Cruise port in Colombia

Cartagena

Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 10 hours. 41 places to explore.

Ships calling here
30 ships
Upcoming sailings
266 sailings
Average time in port
About 10 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 659

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Terminal de Cruceros de Cartagena. Explore on foot directly from the pier.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Terminal de Cruceros de Cartagena.

  • Terminal de Cruceros de Cartagena

    The terminal has Wi-Fi and an information desk.

  • Cartagena city taxis

    Street taxis in Cartagena do not have meters and charge by zone.

About 10 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

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Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

TaxiAbout 15 min

Terminal de Cruceros de Cartagena → Torre del Reloj

Take a taxi from the terminal exit to Torre del Reloj.

Shuttle

Ship berth at Terminal de Cruceros de Cartagena → Terminal building at Terminal de Cruceros de Cartagena

After disembarking, take the free shuttle from the berth to the terminal building.

Ride-hailingAbout 15 min

Outside the port entrance of Terminal de Cruceros de Cartagena → Cartagena Old Town

Request a ride using Uber, DiDi, or inDriver, and follow the port exit signs to board on the sidewalk outside the port area. The listed fare is about $4–5.

TaxiAbout 15 min

Outside the port entrance of Terminal de Cruceros de Cartagena → Cartagena Old Town

Walk from the terminal to the port entrance and take a street taxi. The listed fare to Old Town is about $10; agree on the fare before the ride.

Cartagena places to explore

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Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Sights

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

This is one of Cartagena's main forts, with views of the city and Caribbean Sea from the top.

Admission
COP 38,000
Hours
Daily 07:00–18:00

Drinking water is hard to find at the top of the fortress, and it gets hot, so bring water before entering.

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Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría
Sights

Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría

This cathedral is listed as one of the historic district's notable buildings.

Hours
Daily 07:00–20:00

If you want a photo with fewer people in front of the cathedral, go early before foot traffic picks up.

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Puerta del Reloj
Sights

Puerta del Reloj

This signature gate in the historic district separates Plaza de la Independencia and Plaza de los Coches.

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Parque Centenario
Sights

Parque Centenario

This park on the way from the old town to Getsemaní is home to small titi monkeys, iguanas, and sloths.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 07:00–22:00

Centenario Park has opening and closing hours, so check them if you plan to go early in the morning or late at night.

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Murallas de Cartagena
Sights

Murallas de Cartagena

Walk along the walls around the historic district for views of the city and the Caribbean Sea.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 24 hours

Bring cash if you plan to shop at stores on top of the city walls.

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Plaza de la Trinidad
Sights

Plaza de la Trinidad

At night, this plaza in Getsemaní is a gathering place for street food, music, and dancing.

Hours
Daily 24 hours

Plaza de la Trinidad gets crowded and noisy at night, so avoid the evening if you want a quiet visit.

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Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

Rosario Islands

About 1 hr 30 min each wayTime at destination About 7 hrAbout 3 hr round trip · Check your return margin
  • Rosario Islands Snorkeling
    ActivitiesRosario Islands Snorkeling

    One visitor account describes snorkeling at a reef near Isla Grande after departing from Isla Bela.

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  • Rosario Islands
    NeighborhoodsRosario Islands

    These islands off Cartagena are noted for white-sand beaches, clear blue water, and beach clubs.

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Cruises calling at Cartagena

266 sailings are grouped into 112 cruises by ship and route.

112 cruises call at this port.

About Cartagena

Cartagena's magnificent city walls and fortresses, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enclose a well-restored historic center (the Cuidad Amurallada, or walled city) with plazas, churches, museums, and shops that have made it a lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others. New hotels and restaurants make the walled city a desirable place to stay, and the formerly down-at-the-heels Getsemaní neighborhood attracts those seeking a bohemian buzz. The historic center is a small section of Cartagena; many hotels are in the Bocagrande district, an elongated peninsula where high-rise hotels overlook a long, gray-sand beach.When it was founded in 1533 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena was the only port on the South American mainland. Gold and silver looted from indigenous peoples passed through here en route to Spain and attracted pirates, including Sir Francis Drake, who in 1586 torched 200 buildings. Cartagena's walls protected the city's riches as well as the New World's most important African slave market.

Cruise lines calling here: 11 places

Celebrity CruisesDisney Cruise LineEmerald CruisesHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht CollectionVirgin Voyages

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