Cruise Terminal

Our commitment to Colombia’s economic growth is reflected in the growth of the Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal, which currently receives 97% of the passengers arriving by sea to Colombia. Find out more!

Cruise schedules

Servicios de cruceros

Vessels

The Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal has an installed capacity that allows it to serve up to five cruise ships simultaneously and more than 10,000 passengers per day. Its docks have an average depth of 12 meters (39 feet), so they can dock ships up to 350 meters (1,148 feet) long.

 It also offers a series of complementary services for vessels, such as: 

  • Supply of drinking water.
  • Solid waste management.
  • Passenger embarkation and disembarkation

Cruise lines may request certain services through third parties to be provided within the terminal facilities, such as: 

  • Provisions 
  • Minor repairs
  • Crew changes
  • Fuel supply

These are the rates for the services provided by the organization to the cruise lines:

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Passengers

In order for tourists visiting Cartagena de Indias to enjoy an excellent experience from the very first moment they arrive, the Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal offers several services and attractions: 

●  A port oasis, with native plants and exotic birds, where tourists find a small sample of Colombia’s biodiversity.

●  Stores offering handicrafts, jewelry, emeralds, souvenirs, pre-Columbian art, and other items made by Colombian artisans.

●  Duty Free Shop.

●  Juan Valdéz Store with 100% Colombian coffee.

●  Wi-Fi service:

       Tarifas:  1 Hour: US $3

                       2 Hours: US $5

                       24 Hours: US $10

●  Business center. 1 hour rate: US $5

●  Tourist information point.

●  Postal services.

●  Medical services (first aid - ambulance).

●  Convenience store.

Our port

The Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal serves 34 cruise lines and receives 97% of the passengers arriving by sea in Colombia. With award-winning environmental, cultural, and economic practices, it is conveniently located in the urban area of the city, only 3.2 kilometers from the Historic Center and the main commercial areas. This industry injects more than US $60 million annually into the city's economy. A compelling reason why the Grupo Puerto de Cartagenais strongly committed to developing the sector.

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Port of embarkation

The designation of Cartagena as a port of embarkation since 2008 shows the trust cruise lines have placed on the Port of Cartagena Group. Since then, internationally recognized lines such as Royal Caribbean, Pullmantur, Variety Cruises, and Azuka have used these services.

In response to the increased interest in Cartagena and Colombia as tourist destinations in the last decade, the Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal was adapted to high international standards to meet both shippers and passengers’ needs.

The terminal has gained strength as a port of embarkation not only for Colombians, but for the entire Latin American market. Currently, it is a departure point for cruises with itineraries in the Caribbean that do not require a visa, making it one of the most attractive advantages for travelers.

Additionally, between December 2023 and April 2024, the Royal Caribbean cruise line, after a nine-year absence, will resume operations from the Port of Cartagena. The local port was included by Royal Caribbean in the 'Around Latin America,' which will be carried out by its cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas, in an adventurous itinerary to the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Panama Canal. This cruise stands out because it does not require cruise passengers to have a U.S. visa, as is the case with the other itineraries.

 

Crucero en el mar

Tarifas de servicio: 1.Muellaje EN

Código Descripción Tarifa USD
1050000 Per GRT (Gross Registered Tonnage) per day or fraction thereof. Tourist cruises 0,10

2. Operación Portuaria Terrestre Shore Excursion EN

Código Descripción Tarifa USD
344101 Capacidad de 20 a 32 pasajeros 36
344102 Capacidad de 33 a 40 pasajeros 42
344103 Capacidad de Más de 40 pasajeros 62
344300 Capacity of 4 to 9 passengers 3
344007 Con capacidad de más de 112 pasajeros - nuevo 422
344200 Capacidad de 10 a 19 10

3. Operación Portuaria Acuática Shore Excursion EN

Código Descripción Tarifa USD
344002 Con capacidad de 19 a 26 pasajeros 55
344003 Con capacidad de 27 a 40 pasajeros 84
344004 Con capacidad de 41 a 52 pasajeros 110
344005 Con capacidad de 53 a 80 pasajeros 169
344006 Con capacidad de 81 a 112 pasajeros 237
344001 Con capacidad de 1 a 18 pasajeros 38

4. Others

Código Descripción Tarifa USD
341010 Cruise Terminal Service Fee Transit 1,87
341020 Cruise Terminal Service Fee Homeport 3,87
314000 Drinking water supply, per ton 6,45
354000 Waste treatment per cubic meter 17

Nuestro puerto

The Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal serves 34 cruise lines and receives 97 percent of the passengers arriving by sea to Colombia. For the next season these are our rates:

Service rates season 2024 - 2025

With award-winning environmental, cultural and economic practices, it is conveniently located in the urban area of the city, only 3.2 kilometers from the Historic Center and the main commercial areas. This industry injects more than US$60 million annually into the city's economy. A compelling reason why the Port of Cartagena Group is strongly committed to the development of the sector.

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Cruceros y la ciudad

Flamencos

Port Oasis

Reconocimientos

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First Maritime Award in the Americas, as a Sustainable Tourism Destination Port, OAS. This was an award granted by the Organization of American States for successful environmental, cultural, and economic practices in managing cruise ship operations.

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‘Most Improved Destination,’ Cruise Insight magazine.

‘Dazzling Silver Award' to New World Tourism, Royal Caribbean International.

 

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‘Best Destination Experience Independent Sightseeing,’ Dreamworld Cruise Destination magazine.

Cartagena was selected by this renowned publication as the best destination for independent tours.

 

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Contact Lines

Cartagena de Indias

Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena (SPRC)

  • 605 660 7781

Terminal de Contenedores de Cartagena S.A. (Contecar)

  • 605 657 1750
  • Fax: 605 667 2995

Customer service and judicial notifications

Transparent contact

Transparent contact line

  • Report improper acts of officials or contractors
  • 605 660 7781 - 605 657 1750
  • Link to report

Attention offices

  • Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena (SPRC) - Manga Maritime Terminal
  • Terminal de Contenedores de Cartagena S.A. (Contecar) - Mamonal KM. 1

Hours of operation

  • Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:00 continuous day 18:00 - 22:00 additional day (only attended by cell phone 312 623 1735)
  • Saturdays from 8:00 to 13:00 continuous shift 13:00 - 16:00 additional shift (only attended by cell phone 312 623 1735)
  • Sundays and holidays 8:00 to 12:00 via cell phone 312-6231735

Sales Team

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