--- title: "Puerto del Rosario Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario description: "Fuerteventura's sun-baked capital of dunes" --- # Puerto del Rosario πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Β· Spain Β· Canary Islands > "Fuerteventura's sun-baked capital of dunes" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.3 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.1h - **Departure Sailings:** 71 - **Visiting Sailings:** 770 - **Cruise Lines:** 5 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jan (198 sailings), Dec (183 sailings), Mar (181 sailings) ## About Puerto del Rosario Puerto del Rosario is the capital of Fuerteventura, the second-largest of the Canary Islands. The town was originally called Puerto de Cabras (Goat Port), and the old name still shows up on some signage. More than 100 outdoor sculptures are scattered through the streets, turning the centre into an open-air gallery. The port is close to the town centre, and whitewashed buildings line the waterfront. Playa Chica, a small beach within walking distance of the dock, has calm water and is good for a quick swim. Fuerteventura is best known for its long, windswept beaches further from town, particularly the dunes at Corralejo in the north. The local food leans on goat cheese (queso majorero), papas arrugadas with mojo sauce, and fresh fish. The euro is the currency, and cafΓ©s and shops accept cards. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** Atlantic/Canary (UTC) - **Tipping:** Rounding up or small change; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 28.5012, -13.8600 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Puerto%20del%20Rosario/@28.50123,-13.85999,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Puerto%20del%20Rosario&ll=28.50123,-13.85999&z=13) ## Things to Do in Puerto del Rosario Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Fuerteventura: Small-Group Magic Deluxe Catamaran Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2022b4ca-3064-4cd0-845f-4d1c90c61b51.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (913) | 4h | βœ“ | €99 | Viator | | [2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ed7bf5b3-515e-4c1f-87f2-eb7bb273fdbf.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (1,007) | 2h | βœ“ | €50 | Viator | | [Morro Jable: 2 Hours Magic Dolphin & Whale watching with Drinks & Swim Stop.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/edd93ab5-e8ec-41fe-8989-b7cafffb90c2.md?via=markdown) | 4.4β˜… (1,022) | 2h | βœ“ | €49 | Viator | | [Fuerteventura: Magic Select Catamaran Trip with Food & Drinks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9672be7b-f2f2-4ce3-86ac-614e6aaa69ae.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (552) | 4h | βœ“ | €79 | Viator | | [Odyssee 3: The Glass Bottom Boat Tour in Fuerteventura](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1f37109b-0cf2-4970-a935-10459bb28835.md?via=markdown) | 4.4β˜… (522) | 4h | βœ“ | €75 | Viator | | [Fuerteventura: Aphrodite Exclusive Gulet with Food and Drinks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f6b5fcff-eb60-4ac2-afb1-aacd41cb5dd1.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (110) | 4h | βœ“ | €89 | Viator | | [Flounder Yacht Sailing Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/29cf5fc7-be00-4a41-9f61-c813850f5c8c.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (110) | 4h | βœ“ | €85 | Viator | | [Buggy Safari in Caleta de Fuste](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8b646e32-4b6b-4b2f-80b3-4b66e2cb79c7.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (65) | 2h 45m | βœ“ | €119 | Viator | | [The best quad tour in Fuerteventura: 2 hours of adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2ee6cc84-d8fe-4575-bca6-cc146e9bc387.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (44) | 2h | βœ“ | €154 | Viator | | [Windsurf classes in Fuerteventura](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/69189549-b59c-40a2-a759-7c2e59afe014.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (30) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €75 | Viator | | [From Corralejo: E-bike 3-4 hour excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/09d08d54-d0e2-4bab-bb3e-aea57086ff01.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (30) | 3h | βœ“ | €59 | Viator | | [Fuerteventura The Ultimate Northern Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/89588df8-4f23-4e92-8a52-6cdc78e37de7.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (22) | 4h | βœ“ | €79 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md): 33 nm - [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md): 85 nm - [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md): 125 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-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) - [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 Puerto del Rosario 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 | | [Sunstone Wake – Rome, MΓ‘laga & Canaries](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunstone-wake-rome-malaga-canaries~AIDA-AIDACOSMA-20261126-16.md) | AIDAcosma | AIDA Cruises | 2026-11-26 | 16 | €1,299 | | [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 | 2026-12-07 | 11 | €1,032 | ## Browse Cruises - 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