Getting around by boat and ferry Barcelona

The first cruise port in Europe and the Mediterranean, the port of Barcelona is located at the foot of the hill of Montjuïc, at the very end of the Ramblas. Every year, some 100 liners call at the port, spilling over some three million cruise passengers. The industrial part of the port also handles more than three million containers a year! Ferry and cruise ship departures take place on the Moll de Barcelona (at the World Trade Center). This is where the boats leave for the Balearic Islands in particular.

Barcelona is a bustling port city that welcomes many tourists every year. Barcelona's cruise port is an important point of entry for travelers arriving by ship. It has nine terminals, seven of which are dedicated to cruise ships. Terminals A, B, C, D and E are located on the Adossat quay, a little further from the city center. Terminal D, also known as Palacruceros, is one of the busiest. The World Trade Centre also houses two terminals, the North Terminal and the South Terminal, as well as a nearby panoramic bus stop. There's also a small terminal at the Maremagnum Vell port, used mainly for large ships. To get from the cruise port to the city center, tourists have several options, including shuttle services and private transfers. The latter allow you to avoid queues and reach your destination quickly.