--- title: "Arrecife Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife description: "Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet the Atlantic" --- # Arrecife πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Β· Spain Β· Canary Islands > "Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet the Atlantic" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.9h - **Departure Sailings:** 37 - **Visiting Sailings:** 940 - **Cruise Lines:** 9 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (185 sailings), Jan (183 sailings), Mar (183 sailings) ## About Arrecife Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote, on the eastern coast of the island. The influence of artist CΓ©sar Manrique is visible in how buildings sit within the volcanic terrain. The city's name means "reef," and the historic centre, with its colourful streets and the saltwater lagoon of El Charco de San GinΓ©s, reflects Lanzarote's fishing heritage. The town centre is easy to reach on foot from either dock. The 16th-century San Gabriel Castle houses an archaeology museum, and the Casa de Los Arroyo is a well-preserved example of traditional Canarian architecture. Manrique's influence extends beyond Arrecife: Jameos del Agua and Cueva de los Verdes, lava tube attractions about 30 minutes north, are popular day trips. Local food leans on fresh fish, papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes with mojo sauce), and goat's cheese. Buses connect the port to the island's main towns cheaply. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** Atlantic/Canary (UTC) - **Tipping:** Rounding up or small change; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 28.9680, -13.5392 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Arrecife/@28.96802,-13.53916,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Arrecife&ll=28.96802,-13.53916&z=13) ## Things to Do in Arrecife Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Submarine Safaris Lanzarote](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/68f48a81-debe-42c1-8831-f3eef2d8f161.md?via=markdown) | 4.4β˜… (487) | 1h | βœ“ | €69 | Viator | | [2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/90ed3f29-654e-4e00-b275-702de91a341b.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (218) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €150 | Viator | | [Catamaran Cruise to Papagayo beaches, lunch and water activities](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d4209904-4ddb-451f-bade-7640ff814a5b.md?via=markdown) | 4.3β˜… (301) | 4h | βœ“ | €66 | Viator | | [Lanzarote: La Graciosa island cruise with lunch and water activities](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4d64a27d-7daf-433d-a52e-16db59d7501b.md?via=markdown) | 4.5β˜… (597) | 5h | βœ“ | €66 | Viator | | [Discover Scuba Diving in Lanzarote (Costa Teguise)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c2181df7-7614-4fc6-8830-e0ed4a1747fc.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (120) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €95 | Viator | | [40min Jet Ski at Playa Quemada Lanzarote](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4783be32-d2b4-4c3b-8b5a-298bcbbe5253.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (137) | 0h 40m | βœ“ | €120 | Viator | | [2-Hour Guided Buggy Tour through Northern Lanzarote](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/22fb5e32-bac1-4da1-9ffe-ae802f073b32.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (137) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €150 | Viator | | [2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2cbbec78-6312-46c7-8a74-dd735fbfa4e1.md?via=markdown) | 3.9β˜… (206) | 2h | βœ“ | €53 | Viator | | [On-Road Guided Buggy Volcano Ride in Lanzarote](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0e29e83c-849c-4836-9740-f148059ab7e1.md?via=markdown) | 4.5β˜… (81) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €180 | Viator | | [Tour of LagOmar and Teguise Market](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/748c5a4c-b244-4e88-8470-429e747bc00f.md?via=markdown) | 4.4β˜… (65) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €42 | Viator | | [2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f36405ee-cbb7-476b-92f8-60f4207a4cbd.md?via=markdown) | 3.7β˜… (123) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €52 | Viator | | [Taste Tradition 4 Wineries and Tapas Bar](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cc7409c4-d0ab-41eb-94a8-6f93d71552aa.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (66) | 6h | βœ“ | €149 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Puerto del Rosario](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario.md): 33 nm - [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md): 111 nm - [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md): 145 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/volcanic-bloom-tenerife-funchal-lanzarote~COSTA-SMERALDA-20270108-7.md)** - **Price:** €433 per person (€866 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Smeralda](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-smeralda.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-01-08 - **Itinerary:** Volcanic Bloom – Tenerife, Funchal & Lanzarote ## Featured Cruises from Arrecife Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Caravel Track – Lisbon, Funchal & CΓ‘diz](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caravel-track-lisbon-funchal-cadiz~AIDA-AIDAMAR-20270110-12.md) | AIDAmar | AIDA Cruises | 2027-01-10 | 12 | €1,080 | | [Volcanic trade winds – Funchal, Agadir & Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/cruises/volcanic-trade-winds-funchal-agadir-tenerife~AIDA-AIDAPRIMA-20261101-13.md) | AIDAprima | AIDA Cruises | 2026-11-01 | 13 | €1,199 | | [Trade Wind Meridian – CΓ‘diz, Funchal & Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/cruises/trade-wind-meridian-cadiz-funchal-arrecife~AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-12.md) | AIDAblu | AIDA Cruises | 2026-11-01 | 12 | €1,249 | ## Browse Cruises - 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