Cartagena Cruise Port Tours and Activities

Situated on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, Cartagena Cruise Port welcomes 30 different cruise ship lines. Cartagena Cruise Port includes several attractions that reference the country’s natural resources: Before exiting, pass through a replica emerald mine and an aviary with birds such as flamingoes, peacocks, and parrots.

Cartagena Cruise Port is predominantly industrial—just two of the port’s six piers are dedicated to cruise ships—and it remains one of South America’s most important commercial ports. Full- or half-day shore excursions from Cartagena Cruise Port often include Cartagena city tours, with stops in Old Town Cartagena and the San Felipe Fort, or visits to Isla Rosario and Baru Beach. Tours from Cartagena Cruise Port typically leave from the dock itself, eliminating the hassle of passing through the nearby cruise terminal. 

Cartagena Cruise Port is located in the Manga neighborhood of Cartagena, around 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) from the city’s popular Old Town. Most shore excursions include round-trip transportation from the port. Free shuttles operate between the pier and cruise terminal, from which point you can hire a taxi to downtown Cartagena. The taxi ride should take around 20 minutes.

Many large cruise lines stop at Cartagena Cruise Port, including Pullmantur, Royal Caribbean, and Variety Cruises. Spanish is the most widely spoken language, although English also is understood. Cartagena Cruise Port terminal has cafés, restrooms, a gift store, paid WiFi, and an ATM. The local currency is the Colombian Peso.