--- title: "Arrecife Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife description: "Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet the Atlantic" --- # Arrecife 🇪🇸 · Spain · Canary Islands > "Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet the Atlantic" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.3 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.8h - **Departure Sailings:** 37 - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,164 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Photos - ![Arrecife, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/canary-islands/arrecife/arrecife-pixabay-342824.webp) © [neufal54 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/lanzarote-beach-sand-palm-trees-342824/) - ![Arrecife, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/canary-islands/arrecife/arrecife-pexels-27952574.webp) © [Jan van der Wolf / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-harbor-with-boats-and-buildings-in-the-background-27952574/) - ![Arrecife, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/canary-islands/arrecife/arrecife-pexels-27745842.webp) © [Jan van der Wolf / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-church-tower-with-a-clock-on-top-27745842/) - ![Arrecife, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/canary-islands/arrecife/arrecife-pixabay-4812333.webp) © [wolfganggerth / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/rowing-boat-w-water-rowboat-4812333/) ## Peak season Nov – Mar 1,233 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jan (233 sailings), Mar (229 sailings), Dec (229 sailings) ## About Arrecife Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote, on the eastern coast of the island. The influence of artist César 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 Ginés, 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. ## Your day in Arrecife Most calls use Naos; walk the seafront into town. Los Mármoles is farther and needs a bus or taxi. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Naos cruise quay (La Boca de Puerto Naos) (28.96500, -13.53413) - **Bus to Teguise and Tahíche**: Estación de Guaguas, 32 min walk (28.96682, -13.55182) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Pescador con Marlin - Within 30 min: Iglesia de San Ginés, Castillo de San Gabriel, Charco de San Ginés - Within 45 min: Castillo de San José, Playa del Reducto Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/685ce1e6-b070-454f-8f51-dcb005c83476.geojson) ### What to see #### Castillo de San José 1770s fortress with Manrique's contemporary art museum; long walk around the harbour. 36 min walk. (28.97094, -13.53324) ![Castillo de San José](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1878948/8382dd37beb72aa3-1280.webp) Photo: [lapping](https://pixabay.com/users/lapping-3464230/), [Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/), [source](https://pixabay.com/photos/castillo-de-san-jos%C3%A9-arrecife-2432927/) #### Iglesia de San Ginés Parish church from around 1630, tower added in 1842. 20 min walk. (28.95969, -13.54727) ![Iglesia de San Ginés](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q7414234/541a3698c0ec262e-1440.webp) Photo: Wiki05, [CC0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iglesia_de_San_Gin%C3%A9s_in_Arrecife%2C_Lanzarote.jpg) #### Castillo de San Gabriel 1590s harbour fort on an islet, now the Arrecife history museum. 26 min walk. (28.95642, -13.54758) ![Castillo de San Gabriel](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q43140505/c5783de40c50b531-1440.webp) Photo: Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga), [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arrecife._Lanzarote-33.jpg) #### Charco de San Ginés Seawater lagoon at the heart of town, lined with cafés and foot bridges. 17 min walk. (28.96111, -13.54431) ![Charco de San Ginés](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q114915185/aa95da791515c6bb-1440.webp) Photo: [Jan van der Wolf](https://www.pexels.com/@jan-van-der-wolf-11680885), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-harbor-with-boats-and-buildings-in-the-background-27952574/) #### Pescador con Marlin Fisherman and marlin statue at Puerto Naos with harbour views. 14 min walk. (28.96083, -13.54244) ![Pescador con Marlin](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q131716610/99c109533fbee921-1440.webp) Photo: Gerd Fahrenhorst, [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pescador_con_marlin_(Jorge_Isaac_Medina)_1.jpg) #### Playa del Reducto Main town beach with bars and hotels along the shore. 36 min walk. (28.95829, -13.55872) ![Playa del Reducto](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q24023407/dcc68ce023ecf781-1440.webp) Photo: Santamarcanda, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arrecife_Gran_Hotel_%26_Spa_desde_la_playa.jpg) ### Day trips Based on 10 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Teguise**: Bus from Estación de Guaguas, 21 min. About 6 h 30 in Teguise. Tour: [Discover Scuba Diving in Lanzarote (Costa Teguise)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/154930P1?via=markdown) from €95 - **Timanfaya National Park**: Car or tour, about 35 min each way. About 3 h 30 round trip, 2 h at Timanfaya National Park. - **Fundación César Manrique**: Bus from Estación de Guaguas, 13 min. About 3 h round trip, 1 h 30 at Fundación César Manrique. Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** Atlantic/Canary (UTC) - **Tipping:** Rounding up or small change; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 28.9650, -13.5337 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Arrecife/@28.96499,-13.53373,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Arrecife&ll=28.96499,-13.53373&z=13) ## Things to do in Arrecife Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Discover Scuba Diving in Lanzarote (Costa Teguise)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c2181df7-7614-4fc6-8830-e0ed4a1747fc?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (120) | 2h 30m | 2:30 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €95 | Viator | | [2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/90ed3f29-654e-4e00-b275-702de91a341b?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (221) | 2h 30m | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:30 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €150 | Viator | | [40min Jet Ski at Playa Quemada Lanzarote](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4783be32-d2b4-4c3b-8b5a-298bcbbe5253?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (138) | 40m | 11:00 AM–11:40 AM, 12:00 PM–12:40 PM, 4:00 PM–4:40 PM, 5:00 PM–5:40 PM | Fits your port day | €120 | Viator | | [Lanzarote: La Graciosa island cruise with lunch and water activities](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4d64a27d-7daf-433d-a52e-16db59d7501b?via=markdown) | 4.5★ (600) | 5h | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €66 | Viator | | [2-Hour Guided Buggy Tour through Northern Lanzarote](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/22fb5e32-bac1-4da1-9ffe-ae802f073b32?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (137) | 2h 30m | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:30 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €150 | Viator | | [Tour to Timanfaya, La Geria and La Laguna Verde](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/75e1dec6-239c-4efd-9422-48848e6fd989?via=markdown) | 4.4★ (50) | 5h | 12:30 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €54 | Viator | | [Coast 2 Coast](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7feb07b6-83da-4d7c-991b-999a48d2b50e?via=markdown) | 4.5★ (37) | 6h | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM | Fits your port day | €82 | Viator | | [SUP Standup Paddling and Snorkeling Shared Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4a2dbaf6-0980-4746-abab-ca6c4b7d43be?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (36) | 2h | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €49 | Viator | | [On-Road Guided Buggy Volcano Ride in Lanzarote](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0e29e83c-849c-4836-9740-f148059ab7e1?via=markdown) | 4.5★ (81) | 2h 30m | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30 PM–3:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €180 | Viator | | [Lanzarote Winery & Tapas Tour: 4 Local Bodegas](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cc7409c4-d0ab-41eb-94a8-6f93d71552aa?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (71) | 6h | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €149 | Viator | | [Submarine Safaris Lanzarote](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/68f48a81-debe-42c1-8831-f3eef2d8f161?via=markdown) | 4.4★ (487) | 1h | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €69 | Viator | | [4-seater Mixed 3h Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/39128dab-6a88-44d4-8a1c-d48965b593a8?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (28) | 2h 45m | 9:00 AM–11:45 AM, 9:30 AM–12:15 PM, 2:30 PM–5:15 PM | Fits your port day | €200 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Puerto del Rosario](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario.md): 61 km (33 nm) · Spain - [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md): 206 km (111 nm) · Spain - [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md): 270 km (146 nm) · Spain ## Cruise lines stopping here - [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) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.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 →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sahara-winds-lanzarote-fuerteventura-agadir~COSTA-SMERALDA-20261207-7.md)** - **Price:** €413 per person (€826 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:** 2026-12-07 - **Itinerary:** Sahara Winds – Lanzarote, Fuerteventura & Agadir ## Cruises from Arrecife Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Tropical Compass – Azores & Canary](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-compass-azores-canary~POC-VENTURA-20261117-12.md) | Ventura | P&O Cruises | 🇬🇧 Southampton | 2026-11-17 | 12 | €837 | | [Moorish Moorings – Cádiz, Casablanca & Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/cruises/moorish-moorings-cadiz-casablanca-tenerife~NCL-STAR-20270408-10.md) | Norwegian Star | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 2027-04-08 | 10 | €891 | | [Volcanic trade winds – Madeira & Canary Islands](https://cruisello.com/cruises/volcanic-trade-winds-madeira-canary-islands~MSC-FANTASIA-20261207-10.md) | MSC Fantasia | MSC Cruises | 🇮🇹 Civitavecchia (Rome) | 2026-12-07 | 10 | €789 | [See all Arrecife cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=arrecife) ## Ready to sail to Arrecife? 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