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Alicante cruise port: what to do in 9 h

Everything for your call in Alicante: the real time ashore, the shore excursions, the ships expected and the weather of each month.

Practical information for Alicante

Coordinates
38° 20.6′ N, 0° 29.3′ W

What to do in Alicante with your time ashore

Ideas that fit in 9 h ashore, the return aboard included.

  • Culture 3 h

    Santa Bárbara Castle and Old Town

    Located a 20-minute walk or a quick lift ride from the beach, the fortress offers panoramic bay views. Allow 2 to 3 hours on site.

    Book: Santa Bárbara Castle and Old Town
  • Nature 5 h

    Boat Trip to Tabarca Island

    Shuttle boats leave from the marina a 15-minute walk from the pier for a 50-minute crossing. Plan 3 hours to explore the fortified village and marine reserve.

    Book: Boat Trip to Tabarca Island
  • Adventure 3.5 h

    Canelobre Caves

    About a 30-minute drive from the port, discover one of the highest underground vaults in Spain. Plan for a 1-hour visit on site.

    Book: Canelobre Caves

Ideas suggested with the help of AI from the known itineraries: check times and access before you go.

Ships expected in Alicante

18 calls planned over the next 30 days, from the published itineraries.

  1. Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Line 07:00 to 15:30
  2. SeaDream II SeaDream Yacht Club
  3. Carnival Freedom Carnival Cruise Line 08:00 to 16:00
  4. Renaissance Ambassador Cruise Line 08:00 to 18:00
  5. MSC Euribia MSC Cruises 09:00 to 18:00
  6. MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises 09:00 to 19:00
  7. Emerald Sakara Emerald Cruises
  8. Explora I Explora Journeys 09:00 to 19:00
  9. Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Cruise Line 07:00 to 17:00
  10. Oceania Sirena Oceania Cruises 07:00 to 17:00
  11. SeaDream I SeaDream Yacht Club
  12. Spirit Of Discovery Saga Cruises 09:00 to 17:00
  13. Marella Explorer 2 Marella Cruises 09:00 to 16:00
  14. Oceania Insignia Oceania Cruises 08:00 to 18:00
  15. Norwegian Pearl Norwegian Cruise Line 09:00 to 18:00
  16. Oceania Marina Oceania Cruises 10:00 to 20:00
  17. Seven Seas Navigator Regent Seven Seas Cruises 09:00 to 18:00
  18. MSC Virtuosa MSC Cruises 10:00 to 20:00

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