Cartagena cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Cartagena, Colombia (Central and South America). The terminal sits in an industrial port, so every outing starts with a 10 to 15 minute taxi to the walled city.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party / sunset cruise | – | $75 | $89 | – | $29 | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | – | $158 | – | $98 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | $89 | – | $100 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | – | – | $82 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $65 | $79 | – | $33 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $111 | $197 | – | $58 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $140 | $148 | – | $44 | 3/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | – | – | – | $38 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $70 | $113 | – | $33 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Cartagena were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Cartagena Carnival in Cartagena NCL in Cartagena MSC in Cartagena
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Walled Old City | 3.1 km | ~10 min by road |
| Castillo San Felipe | 2.3 km | ~10 min by road |
| Rosario Islands | 36.2 km | ~80 min by road |
| Playa Blanca, Baru | 21.2 km | ~50 min by road |
Distances are measured from Terminal de Cruceros de Cartagena (Manga). Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Beach break / beach club: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca boats are long and weather-dependent.