Cruises from Barcelona

Barcelona follows a similar weather pattern to Europe, with July and August being the hottest months and December and January being the coldest. Temperatures can easily reach late 20°C or early 30°C in summer (75-90°F). The months either side of summer, April-May and September-October, are generally considered the most pleasant times to visit. You’ll find the temperatures milder than in June, July, and August, yet still with plenty of warmth and sunshine. 

From cafés and bars serving local Spanish favourites to a la carte cuisine from around the world, Barcelona offers a wealth of dining choices.

Off Las Ramblas, you’ll find the city’s famous La Boqueria market, with its tapas bars offering counter-style seating and vendors selling native Spanish produce. The Ramblas itself is also lined with places to eat and drink, although prices here tend to be high, simply because it’s such a prime tourist hotspot.

The Spanish generally eat late, around 2pm for lunch and 9pm for dinner, so expect restaurants and bars to be busiest at these times.

One of the best value ways to enjoy a sit-down meal at lunchtime is to opt for the ‘menu del dia’ or menu of the day. Offered in many Barcelona restaurants, this lunchtime deal typically includes two or three courses served with bread and a drink for a reasonable fixed price.

The local currency in Barcelona is the Euro. Tipping isn’t mandatory, but in restaurants and bars it’s generally common practice to round-up to the nearest Euro or leave a little change for your server. 

Barcelona cruise port is located at the foot of Barcelona’s most famous street, Las Ramblas, right in the heart of the city centre. 

Barcelona port has nine terminals, seven of which are designed to facilitate cruise ships. There are porters to provide assistance to those who need it, plenty of bathrooms, and Wi-Fi. You’ll also find ample seating, bars and restaurants, and some children’s play areas.

Barcelona’s airport, Barcelona-El Prat Airport, is roughly 15km/10 miles from the city centre and the cruise port. The simplest way to travel between the two is to pick up a taxi outside the airport - the journey will take around half an hour. Alternatively, you could choose the public metro and bus service. Take the metro Line 9 at the airport, and transfer to Line 3 at Zona Universitaria. Then get off at Drassanes station, at the end of La Rambla. Around 5 minute walk from here, you can hop on a cruise shuttle bus known as the T3/PortBus, which comes every 15 minutes or so.