--- title: "Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria description: "Year-round sunshine on a volcanic island" --- # Las Palmas de Gran Canaria πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Β· Spain Β· Canary Islands > "Year-round sunshine on a volcanic island" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.3 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 13.8h - **Departure Sailings:** 496 - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,247 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Nov (353 sailings), Jan (337 sailings), Dec (325 sailings) ## About Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. The cruise port is close to the city centre. Playa de Las Canteras, one of Spain's best urban beaches, stretches for about 3km along the northern edge of town, with a wide promenade and good surf at the southern end. The reef offshore creates a natural swimming area at the central stretch. Vegueta, the old quarter, has cobbled streets, colonial architecture, and the Casa de ColΓ³n museum where Columbus reportedly stayed before crossing the Atlantic. The cathedral is a mix of Gothic and Neoclassical styles. The Mercado de Vegueta sells local cheese, mojo sauces, and tropical fruit. For getting out of the city, Maspalomas sand dunes on the southern tip of the island are about 45 minutes by bus. The currency is the euro, and Spanish is the main language, though English is common in tourist areas. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** Atlantic/Canary (UTC) - **Tipping:** Rounding up or small change; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 28.1412, -15.4164 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Las%20Palmas%20de%20Gran%20Canaria/@28.14122,-15.41643,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Las%20Palmas%20de%20Gran%20Canaria&ll=28.14122,-15.41643&z=13) ## Things to Do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~14h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Guided tour of the Banana World](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/62671287-becb-4709-9bd0-030367881f69.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (3,912) | 1h | βœ“ | €15 | Viator | | [Puerto de MogΓ‘n: Coastal Cruise with Optional Snorkeling & Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/52c49a4b-0e7a-49e0-8a58-553264a25fd3.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (816) | 3h | βœ“ | €65 | Viator | | [Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4bef61f1-35f5-4eb1-bb7b-d05b655326d3.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (620) | 3h | βœ“ | €89 | Viator | | [Morning cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/17b5b309-00a1-4c06-aa8e-6550e1b36a4e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (547) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €84 | Viator | | [Canyoning with Waterfalls in the Rainforest - Small Groups ツ](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6158f830-193e-4e76-849f-186e62a112d2.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (488) | 4h | βœ“ | €76 | Viator | | [Kayaking Adventure Route with Snorkeling in Mogan Caves](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4b13641b-a6fc-4cc3-b11e-25540df03d3d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (373) | 4h | βœ“ | €65 | Viator | | [Can-am Ryker three wheels tricycle Mountain Tour (Maspalomas)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0ae2c9a8-2921-4a90-9aef-006802fb976c.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (295) | 3h | βœ“ | €75 | Viator | | [Vw Beetle Convertible Island tour Discover the island on a different way](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4d38f9de-e87d-4c7f-b81d-788f8039329f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (283) | 6h | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [3 Wheel Motorcycle like Quad/Buggy Tour Gran Canaria (Maspalomas)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5ee342df-28e5-425e-ab29-eb5d0764b19c.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (249) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €75 | Viator | | [CANYONING aquatic and fun route in Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/46e73ca4-70d7-4854-8bf7-ed653c82ae84.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (223) | 4h | βœ“ | €65 | Viator | | [Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d518a5e4-7ce0-4ef8-bedb-b1e3a8532825.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (258) | 2h | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/af8b644c-291b-4f99-ab87-ef61b47fb89c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (513) | 8h 30m | βœ“ | €46 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md): 48 nm - [Puerto del Rosario](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario.md): 85 nm - [San Sebastian de la Gomera](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/san-sebastian-de-la-gomera.md): 90 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) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saharan-sunrise-canary-to-madeira~COSTA-SMERALDA-20261126-3.md)** - **Price:** €232 per person (€464 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:** 3 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-26 - **Itinerary:** Saharan Sunrise – Canary to Madeira ## Featured Cruises from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sun-Drenched Ramparts – Barcelona, Malaga & Cadiz](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-drenched-ramparts-barcelona-malaga-cadiz~COSTA-SMERALDA-20261111-8.md) | Costa Smeralda | Costa Cruises | 2026-11-11 | 8 | €487 | | [Marble & Bougainvillea – Rome, MΓ‘laga & Canaries](https://cruisello.com/cruises/marble-bougainvillea-rome-malaga-canaries~AIDA-AIDACOSMA-20261126-13.md) | AIDAcosma | AIDA Cruises | 2026-11-26 | 13 | €899 | | [Canary Islands & Madeira – Lisbon to Southampton](https://cruisello.com/cruises/canary-islands-madeira-lisbon-to-southampton~NCL-STAR-20261109-11.md) | Norwegian Star | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-11-09 | 11 | €910 | ## Browse Cruises - 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