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Cartagena cruise port

Save the cruise terminal before heading into the walled city.

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Arrival: Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal [1]
Transport: Taxi or arranged road transfer [3]
First shore stop: Port Oasis [1]

Port essentials

The Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal has its own visitor facilities and Port Oasis. The walled city and San Felipe fortress are separate stops across town. [1][3]

Best first move

Choose a drop-off landmark, such as the Clock Tower, and confirm the return pickup before leaving the terminal.

On foot

Can I walk?

Walk within the passenger area and explore the historic centre on foot after a transfer. A road transfer is the simpler default for reaching the walled city from the cruise terminal. Varies by sailing [1][3]

Ashore

Getting to the city

Arrange a taxi or an excursion transfer from the port for the walled city. For San Felipe, treat the fortress as a separate stop and leave time for the return through city traffic. [3]

Transport alternatives

Taxi or arranged road transfer: Arrange a taxi or an excursion transfer from the port for the walled city. For San Felipe, treat the fortress as a separate stop and leave time for the return through city traffic. Check before you go [3]

Arrival

Terminals and docking

Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal: The Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal has its own visitor facilities and Port Oasis. The walled city and San Felipe fortress are separate stops across town. Varies by sailing [1][3]

Time ashore

Things to do

Port Oasis
The cruise terminal’s garden gives you a port-side option if you prefer to stay close to the ship. [1]
Clock Tower and walled city
Start by the Clock Tower for the streets and plazas within the old walls. [2]
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Consider this separate fortress stop if you have time for another transfer. [2]

Back on board

Getting back to the ship

Ask for the Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal when arranging your ride back. Keep time for city traffic, entry checks and the walk from the passenger area to the ship before all aboard.

All aboard is your deadline to return. Departure is when the ship is scheduled to leave.

Cartagena cruise port FAQ

Is the walled city at the cruise pier?

No. Arrange a transfer from the cruise terminal and walk within the historic centre. Check before you go [2]

Can I stay close to the ship?

The Port of Cartagena describes Port Oasis and visitor facilities at its cruise terminal. Check before you go [1]

Sources & verification

Sources and last checked

Guide last checked 13 November 2026. Confirm your terminal, transport and all-aboard time for your sailing.

Port of Cartagena · Cruise terminal and Port Oasis
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Princess Cruises · Walled-city and fortress stops
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Princess Cruises · Arriving at Cartagena
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026

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