--- title: "Santa Cruz de la Palma Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-la-palma description: "A Canarian capital between volcanoes" --- # Santa Cruz de la Palma 🇪🇸 · Spain · Canary Islands > "A Canarian capital between volcanoes" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.6h - **Departure Sailings:** 19 - **Visiting Sailings:** 627 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Photos - ![Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1722522695721-17c6d92e278b?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTk2MTB8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Linda Gerbec](https://unsplash.com/@lsgerbec?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1613332505427-b58148c74444?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM4MTU5NzJ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Bastian Pudill](https://unsplash.com/@bastianp?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1726851274294-add2b81c708d?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2NDA4NzN8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Antoni Moszczynski](https://unsplash.com/@theantmos?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607547562388-4994bdd418e7?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2Mjk3MjV8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Marc Tiedemann](https://unsplash.com/@marctiedemann?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-la-palma/santa-cruz-de-la-palma-pexels-15867646.webp) © [David C Murray / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-bicycle-on-a-sidewalk-15867646/) - ![Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1790874084659-5913c88717ca?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTg2MzB8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Leonard Schüler](https://unsplash.com/@nbg459?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1623438542006-d18aac1e9a52?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2NDM4MTF8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Florian](https://unsplash.com/@flolu?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1621122441252-0e922cb19915?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTc3OTV8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Lukas N](https://unsplash.com/@lukii01?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) ## Peak season Dec – Mar 662 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jan (152 sailings), Dec (132 sailings), Feb (128 sailings) ## About Santa Cruz de la Palma Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital of La Palma, the smallest of the main Canary Islands. The town has cobblestone streets, colourful colonial houses, and wooden balconies that are a signature of Canarian architecture. Calle Real (also called Calle O'Daly), the main pedestrian street, is lined with small shops, cafés, and historic buildings. Plaza de España is the town's central square, dominated by the El Salvador Church with its Mudéjar-style ceiling. The Barco de la Virgen, a stone replica of Columbus's Santa María, sits near the port and houses a small naval museum. Caldera de Taburiente National Park, a massive erosion crater in the island's interior, is the main excursion and has trails through pine forest and volcanic rock. La Palma is also one of the best stargazing locations in the world, with an observatory above the cloud line. Papas arrugadas with mojo sauce and fresh goat cheese are the local foods. The euro is the currency. ## Your day in Santa Cruz de la Palma Ships berth on the quay; the flat Avenida Marítima leads into the old town in about 10 to 15 minutes. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Cruise quay, Puerto de Santa Cruz de La Palma (28.67448, -17.76548) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Iglesia de El Salvador, Teatro Circo de Marte - Within 30 min: Castle of Santa Catalina, Museo Naval del Barco de la Virgen, San Francisco Convent, Mercado Municipal Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/2215c032-8745-473f-b02f-9a528cfd6c67.geojson) ### What to see #### Castle of Santa Catalina Habsburg fortress from 1685, open to visitors since 2015. 22 min walk. (28.68683, -17.76050) ![Castle of Santa Catalina](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q24023710/d36787251182a7bd-1440.webp) Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:At_La_Palma_2020_072.jpg) #### Museo Naval del Barco de la Virgen Naval museum in a replica of Columbus's Santa María by the harbour. 24 min walk. (28.68820, -17.76114) ![Museo Naval del Barco de la Virgen](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q16609827/a9ca8926cd2386da-1440.webp) Photo: Ingo Mehling, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Santa_Cruz_de_La_Palma_-_Museo_Naval_Barco_de_La_Virgen.jpg) #### Iglesia de El Salvador Three-nave mother church from around 1500 with a Baroque interior. 15 min walk. (28.68360, -17.76490) ![Iglesia de El Salvador](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q132132473/c022b0f3d50ab599-1440.webp) Photo: Ingo Mehling, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Santa_Cruz_de_La_Palma_-_Iglesia_de_El_Salvador_-_Entrance.jpg) #### San Francisco Convent Franciscan convent that houses the island fine arts museum. 21 min walk. (28.68711, -17.76184) ![San Francisco Convent](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q111589910/5fcac1562d332525-1440.webp) Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:At_La_Palma_2021_0566.jpg) #### Teatro Circo de Marte Sixteen-sided former circus, converted to a theatre in 1914 to 1918. 15 min walk. (28.68292, -17.76565) ![Teatro Circo de Marte](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q6139658/ebf7f2b5c43333af-1440.webp) Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:At_La_Palma_2023_459.jpg) #### Mercado Municipal Covered market hall for fruit, fish and island produce. 17 min walk. (28.68435, -17.76445) ![Mercado Municipal](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q98908733/dd182df2c84a0172-1440.webp) Photo: Frank Vincentz, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_Palma_-_Santa_Cruz_-_Avenida_El_Puente_%2B_Mercado_Municipal_02_ies.jpg) ### Day trips Based on 10 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Roque de los Muchachos**: Car or tour, about 1 h 16 each way. About 4 h 30 round trip, 1 h 30 at Roque de los Muchachos. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** Atlantic/Canary (UTC) - **Tipping:** Rounding up or small change; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 28.6745, -17.7656 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Santa%20Cruz%20de%20la%20Palma/@28.67448,-17.76555,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Santa%20Cruz%20de%20la%20Palma&ll=28.67448,-17.76555&z=13) ## Things to do in Santa Cruz de la Palma Fit a ~11h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [La Palma: Stargazing Private Tour at Roque De Los Muchachos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/56b64a84-bb45-470c-adc2-6979b48dd825?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (75) | 1h 30m | 9:00 PM–10:30 PM | Fits your port day | €55 | Viator | | [Boat trip along the Northwest Coast of La Palma](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/01b4e19d-184e-4c82-9411-8b6ebf65c99f?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (65) | 2h | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €61 | Viator | | [Hiking Route Visit to the New Volcano of La Palma](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/03e91bcb-3d90-4776-a929-a92258a52d38?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (47) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Fits your port day | €40 | Viator | | [Visit Bodegas Teneguía winery in La Palma with wine Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e2ae4300-3d36-4096-aa43-c4667d695399?via=markdown) | 4.5★ (47) | 1h | 12:30 PM–1:30 PM | Fits your port day | €15 | Viator | | [Making art in La Palma - Los Llanos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a0a8307d-3adc-49cf-b873-bac36372726d?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (16) | 2h | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM | Fits your port day | €25 | Viator | | [Eco Friendly Banana Cultivation Tour in La Palma](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e487728e-0a4f-462a-8927-69b2f0cbef32?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (16) | 2h | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM | Fits your port day | €30 | Viator | | [Private excursion in Lanzarote, minibus and guide available](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/05304ceb-1da9-4fa3-b67a-62ee0adfefc8?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (26) | 5h | – | Fits your port day | €700 | Viator | | [Safari Cumbre Vieja](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0049261a-6cd3-482f-8fcf-3d4075a859a5?via=markdown) | 4.3★ (105) | 2h 30m | 11:00 AM–1:30 PM, 12:00 PM–2:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €61 | Viator | | [Speleology Tour in Cueva de Las Palomas in La Palma](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/348e7853-0e7c-477e-95ab-0d786de8d058?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (32) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Fits your port day | €27 | Viator | | [La Palma Wines Panorama 360 Wine Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2eb115b5-04bf-4e29-84bb-7f05754838c7?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (19) | 2h | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €35 | Viator | | [Downtown Route (Price per Vehicle not per person)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4a05766a-2bf7-462e-8eaf-96502b258995?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (11) | 4h | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Fits your port day | €215 | Viator | | [Painting Sea Glue Art Workshop in Tazacorte La Palma](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/28652f5c-5f84-4ffc-8dc0-d8e504b007e7?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (3) | 4h | – | Fits your port day | €69 | 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 - [San Sebastian de la Gomera](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/san-sebastian-de-la-gomera.md): 93 km (50 nm) · Spain - [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md): 150 km (81 nm) · Spain - [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md): 237 km (128 nm) · Spain ## Cruise lines stopping here - [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) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/canary-escape-las-palmas-tenerife~MSC-FANTASIA-20261207-6.md)** - **Price:** €339 per person (€678 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Fantasia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-fantasia.md) - **Duration:** 6 nights - **Departure:** 2026-12-07 - **Itinerary:** Canary Escape – Las Palmas & Tenerife ## Cruises from Santa Cruz de la Palma Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Saffron & Basalt – Agadir & Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-basalt-agadir-tenerife~COSTA-SMERALDA-20261210-7.md) | Costa Smeralda | Costa Cruises | 🇪🇸 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 2026-12-10 | 7 | €383 | | [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 | | [Canary Islands Escape – Las Palmas & Funchal](https://cruisello.com/cruises/canary-islands-escape-las-palmas-funchal~MSC-FANTASIA-20261207-8.md) | MSC Fantasia | MSC Cruises | 🇮🇹 Civitavecchia (Rome) | 2026-12-07 | 8 | €549 | [See all Santa Cruz de la Palma cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=santa_cruz_de_la_palma) ## Ready to sail to Santa Cruz de la Palma? 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