--- 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 🇪🇸 · Spain · Canary Islands > "Year-round sunshine on a volcanic island" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.4 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 13.8h - **Departure Sailings:** 518 - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,468 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Photos - ![Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1638975887957-2f448ced500b?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM4MTkyNjd8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Gran Canaria For Nomad List](https://unsplash.com/@grancanariafornomadlist?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1639386502009-aa1da786179a?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MzUwODd8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Gran Canaria For Nomad List](https://unsplash.com/@grancanariafornomadlist?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541751958593-c4e56db41c63?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MDkxODN8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Vidar Nordli-Mathisen](https://unsplash.com/@vidarnm?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1595413219772-485e051c142f?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MjQzMzh8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [K. 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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 Colón 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. ## Your day in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Ships berth at Muelle Santa Catalina, a short walk from the Santa Catalina district. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Muelle Santa Catalina, Santa Catalina West berth (28.13916, -15.42318) - **Bus to Maspalomas**: Santa Catalina bus station, 3 min walk (28.14033, -15.42804) - **Bus to Teror**: San Telmo bus station, 55 min walk (28.10816, -15.41560) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Las Canteras beach - Within 30 min: Castillo de la Luz - Within 45 min: Pueblo Canario Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/4c30e1a5-fc44-4005-8904-35f7e03ab829.geojson) ### What to see #### Santa Ana Cathedral Cathedral begun in 1497, with a viewing platform between the towers. Bus, about 20 min. (28.10084, -15.41470) ![Santa Ana Cathedral](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1385934/3eed2d9bfb619d1f-1440.webp) Photo: Alejandroclemente, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catedral_Santa_Ana.jpg) #### Casa de Colón House Columbus entered in 1492, now a museum of his voyages. Bus, about 20 min. (28.10138, -15.41430) ![Casa de Colón](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q2813530/8274ea5b50ac3280-1440.webp) Photo: Vwpolonia75 (Jens K. Müller), [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GranCanaria.JPG) #### Las Canteras beach About 3 km of city beach, sheltered by a natural reef. 12 min walk. (28.14130, -15.43570) ![Las Canteras beach](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q3426178/6ac0a1965aad6d31-1440.webp) Photo: [Atlantic Ambience](https://www.pexels.com/@freestockpro), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/relaxing-day-at-las-canteras-beach-in-spain-38458553/) #### Canarian Museum Pre-Spanish Canarian objects, the oldest from about 500 BC. Bus, about 20 min. (28.09956, -15.41543) ![Canarian Museum](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q3560239/0c3cd75dc06e08a9-1024.webp) Photo: User:Alavisan, [Public domain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Museo_Canario.JPG) #### Pueblo Canario Canarian village built 1937 to 1939, with a craft centre. 34 min walk. (28.12063, -15.42742) ![Pueblo Canario](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q6090895/cc6fa341cb73da53-1440.webp) Photo: Francisco Javier Toledo Ravelo from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España (Spain), [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pueblo_canario_terraza.jpg) #### Castillo de la Luz 16th-century fort built against pirate raids, now an art centre. 22 min walk. (28.14865, -15.42480) ![Castillo de la Luz](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1049274/a23921f90f2ea5d4-1440.webp) Photo: Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden, [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Castillo_de_la_Luz_D81_6161_(32252019751).jpg) ### Day trips Based on 14 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Maspalomas Dunes**: Bus from Santa Catalina bus station, 1 h 02. About 5 h round trip, 2 h at Maspalomas Dunes. - **Teror**: Bus from San Telmo bus station, 39 min. About 9 h in Teror. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** Atlantic/Canary (UTC) - **Tipping:** Rounding up or small change; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 28.1391, -15.4233 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Las%20Palmas%20de%20Gran%20Canaria/@28.13905,-15.42331,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Las%20Palmas%20de%20Gran%20Canaria&ll=28.13905,-15.42331&z=13) ## Things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~14h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Guided tour of the Banana World](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/62671287-becb-4709-9bd0-030367881f69?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (3,933) | 1h | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, 12:30 PM–1:30 PM, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €15 | Viator | | [Puerto de Mogán: Coastal Cruise with Optional Snorkeling & Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/52c49a4b-0e7a-49e0-8a58-553264a25fd3?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (818) | 3h | 9:15 AM–12:15 PM, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 12:45 PM–3:45 PM | Fits your port day | €65 | Viator | | [3 Wheel Motorcycle like Quad/Buggy Tour Gran Canaria (Maspalomas)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5ee342df-28e5-425e-ab29-eb5d0764b19c?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (251) | 2h 30m | 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €75 | Viator | | [Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/af8b644c-291b-4f99-ab87-ef61b47fb89c?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (514) | 8h 30m | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, 9:07 AM–5:37 PM, 9:10 AM–5:40 PM, 9:12 AM–5:42 PM | Fits your port day | €46 | Viator | | [Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4bef61f1-35f5-4eb1-bb7b-d05b655326d3?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (623) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM | Fits your port day | €89 | Viator | | [Buggy Tour Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a137defa-60c3-4826-854e-91f6e16f78da?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (1,066) | 2h | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | Fits your port day | €75 | Viator | | [Vw Beetle Convertible Island tour Discover the island on a different way](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4d38f9de-e87d-4c7f-b81d-788f8039329f?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (284) | 6h | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €90 | Viator | | [Kayaking Adventure Route with Snorkeling in Mogan Caves](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4b13641b-a6fc-4cc3-b11e-25540df03d3d?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (378) | 4h | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:30 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €65 | Viator | | [Meet the family behind Canarian wine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c7e4cd8c-6979-4c21-9e91-6b41156990d4?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (80) | 2h | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €21 | Viator | | [Canyoning with Waterfalls in the Rainforest - Small Groups ツ](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6158f830-193e-4e76-849f-186e62a112d2?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (498) | 4h | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €76 | Viator | | [Barranco de las Vacas, caves & village by Sky Rebels local guides](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7a3c78a7-456e-4199-80ea-0012ef47bea9?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (115) | 4h | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM | Fits your port day | €71 | Viator | | [Gran Canaria Virgin Beaches Boat Tour with Food](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f632eec3-3dc0-4770-aaae-f5f5d5b00189?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (227) | 5h | 10:30 AM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €79 | 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 - [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md): 89 km (48 nm) · Spain - [Puerto del Rosario](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario.md): 157 km (85 nm) · Spain - [San Sebastian de la Gomera](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/san-sebastian-de-la-gomera.md): 165 km (89 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) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saharan-sunrise-canary-to-madeira~COSTA-SMERALDA-20261126-3.md)** - **Price:** €162 per person (€324 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 ## Cruises from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Marble & Bougainvillea – Rome, Málaga & Canaries](https://cruisello.com/cruises/marble-bougainvillea-rome-malaga-canaries~AIDA-AIDACOSMA-20261126-13.md) | AIDAcosma | AIDA Cruises | 🇪🇸 Palma de Mallorca | 2026-11-26 | 13 | €799 | | [Sun-Drenched Bastions – Barcelona, Cádiz & Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-drenched-bastions-barcelona-cadiz-gran-canaria~COSTA-SMERALDA-20261113-6.md) | Costa Smeralda | Costa Cruises | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 2026-11-13 | 6 | €375 | | [Canary Islands & Madeira – Rome to Las Palmas](https://cruisello.com/cruises/canary-islands-madeira-rome-to-las-palmas~MSC-FANTASIA-20261207-11.md) | MSC Fantasia | MSC Cruises | 🇮🇹 Civitavecchia (Rome) | 2026-12-07 | 11 | €779 | [See all Las Palmas de Gran Canaria cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=las_palmas_de_gran_canaria) ## Ready to sail to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria? 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