Gibraltar Cruise Port
Gibraltar, Gibraltar · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at North Mole — Western Arm Cruise Berth, Gibraltar.
British Overseas Territory at the tip of Spain; the Rock, the apes and Main Street are all close to the cruise terminal.
At a glance
Port summary
Ships dock at the North Mole cruise terminal on the Western Arm. Walk 15-20 min to Casemates Square, ride a cruise-line shuttle, or take a Rock tour minibus from the terminal forecourt.
Cruise dock
🚢 North Mole — Western Arm Cruise Berth
Gibraltar's single cruise berth on the North Mole / Western Arm, with capacity for two large ships side by side. About 1.5 km on foot to Casemates Square; the route crosses the active airport runway with traffic stops.
📍 Latitude: 36.147486, Longitude: -5.365583
See dock on port map →Getting to Gibraltar
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
About 1.5 km from the cruise terminal to Casemates; route crosses the active airport runway with traffic stops
📍 Follow the marked pedestrian route from the terminal across the runway to Casemates Square
Cruise-line shuttle to Market Place / Casemates Square when the line offers it
📍 Cruise-line shuttle stop right outside the terminal building
Official Rock tour combines apes, St Michael's Cave and Great Siege Tunnels in 90 min; books on arrival or in advance
📍 Official Rock tour minibus rank at the terminal forecourt
Bus 5 runs every 15 min into town and on to Europa Point; pay the driver in GBP or contactless
📍 Bus 5 stops at Waterport Road, 5 min walk from the terminal
Useful for Spain day trips beyond La Línea; expect long queues at the border on busy cruise days
📍 Rental desks on Winston Churchill Avenue, 10 min walk from the terminal
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work everywhere; carry a few pounds or euros for the apes-souvenir stalls
Things to do
Casemates Square
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Pedestrianised square at the head of Main Street with cafés, bars and the Wall of Heroes mosaic
🕐 Mid-morning for breakfast or late afternoon for a pint
Apes' Den
⭐ Highlight
Free-roaming Barbary macaques on the Upper Rock — Europe's only wild monkey colony
🕐 Mid-morning when the tour minibuses arrive with snacks
St Michael's Cave
⭐ Highlight
Vast limestone cave on the Upper Rock with a lit auditorium used for occasional concerts
🕐 Open from 09:30; arrive before tour-bus peak around 11:00
Rock Cable Car
⭐ Highlight
Six-minute cable car ride to the top of the Rock for views, apes and access to the upper trails
🕐 First departure of the day to beat tour-bus crowds
Catalan Bay Beach
🏖️ Beach
Sandy beach in front of pastel houses on the east side of the Rock, with seafront restaurants
🕐 Morning for sun on the sand; afternoon brings shade from the Rock
Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Catholic cathedral on Main Street, on the site of a 14th-century mosque
🕐 Anytime when not in service
Great Siege Tunnels
Short stop🏛️ Museum
18th-century military tunnels carved into the Rock during the Great Siege of Gibraltar
🕐 Mid-morning before tour groups peak
Europa Point Lighthouse
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Trinity lighthouse at Gibraltar's southern tip with views to Morocco on clear days
🕐 Late afternoon for the clearest view of Africa
Alameda Botanic Gardens
Short stop🌿 Nature
Shaded 19th-century gardens at the foot of the Rock with a small wildlife park
🕐 Cool of the morning before the afternoon heat
Main Street Shopping
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
Pedestrian-only main street with British shops, duty-free electronics and pubs
🕐 Avoid the 11:00-14:00 peak when several ships are in
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Gibraltar?
- Your ship docks directly at the Gibraltar cruise terminal in Gibraltar.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Gibraltar?
- Yes. Gibraltar is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Gibraltar centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Gibraltar?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Gibraltar independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Gibraltar and are cards accepted?
- Gibraltar uses the Pound Sterling. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Gibraltar cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.