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Spain · Ships call at Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Ships leave from the Muelle Santa Catalina in Las Palmas, next to Parque Santa Catalina and the El Muelle shopping center. Las Canteras beach is a 10 to 15 minute walk, and Gran Canaria Airport is about half an hour south by car.
Ships leave from Santa Catalina Cruise Terminal, Muelle Santa Catalina, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. (Source: Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
A city beach sheltered by a reef, a 10 to 15 minute walk from the terminal.
Source: Adventour Begins
The historic quarter, with Santa Ana Cathedral and Casa de Colón, about 10 minutes by taxi.
Source: Adventour Begins
A museum in Vegueta tied to Christopher Columbus.
Source: Adventour Begins
A square with cafés, steps from the terminal.
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A volcanic crater just outside Las Palmas, usually seen on an island tour.
Source: Adventour Begins
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Feelgood Cruise Kanarische Inselwelt & Madeira
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The best months to visit Gran Canaria by cruise ship are April, May, October. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Las Canteras Beach; Vegueta; Casa de Colón; Parque Santa Catalina; Bandama Caldera.
Gran Canaria is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Gran Canaria.