Valencia Cruise Port
Valencia, Spain · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Muelle de Cruceros — Main Cruise Berth, Valencia.
Busy commercial cruise port 5 km from central Valencia; needs a shuttle, taxi or bus to reach the sights.
At a glance
Port summary
Valencia is a straightforward DIY call but the terminal is not walkable to town. Most ships run a paid shuttle to the old town or the Marina; EMT bus line 4 connects the port gate to the city centre and the City of Arts. Plan around the mid-city distance and you will easily fit the cathedral, Mercado Central, Turia Gardens and the City of Arts into a full day.
Cruise docks
🚢 Muelle de Cruceros — Main Cruise Berth
Primary cruise berth in Valencia, directly beside the Terminal Público de Cruceros. Most large cruise ships dock here. Approximately 5 km from the old town; shuttle or taxi transfer required.
📍 Latitude: 39.459601, Longitude: -0.302275
See dock on port map →🚢 Muelle Transversal de Poniente — Secondary Cruise Berth
Secondary cruise berth used on busy days when the main quay is occupied. Ships berthed here are usually served by a temporary marquee check-in and the same shuttle service.
📍 Latitude: 39.456611, Longitude: -0.291255
See dock on port map →🚢 Muelle Xità — Overflow Berth
Overflow cruise berth further inside the commercial port. Used occasionally for smaller ships or when both Poniente berths are full; walking to the main terminal is not permitted, a port bus transfer is provided.
📍 Latitude: 39.446697, Longitude: -0.307459
See dock on port map →Getting to Valencia
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Cruise-line or port shuttle runs to Plaza de la Reina or the Marina on cruise days; the easiest way into town.
📍 Shuttle stop directly outside the terminal building
Taxis to the old town cost around €18-25; drivers accept cards on almost all trips.
📍 Taxi rank at the terminal exit
EMT line 4 (Doctor Lluch - Natzaret) connects the port area with Plaza del Ayuntamiento; contactless accepted.
📍 EMT line 4 stop on Avenida del Puerto a short walk from the terminal gate
Uber and Cabify both operate in Valencia and are usually cheaper than a metered taxi; card only.
📍 Request from the terminal forecourt once the app confirms a driver
Tram line 6 runs to the city but needs a transfer; bus or taxi is more direct for most passengers.
📍 Tram line 6 at Marítim Serrería stop, about a 15 minute walk or short bus from the terminal
Not recommended — the cruise terminal sits inside an industrial port area with no pedestrian route to the city centre.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for almost everything; carry a few euros for small horchaterías and Mercado Central stalls.
Things to do
La Lonja de la Seda
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Stunning late-Gothic silk exchange hall with twisted columns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🕐 Morning when the light is best through the windows
Barrio del Carmen Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Wander narrow medieval lanes full of street art and tapas bars between Plaza de la Virgen and Quart.
🕐 Morning before it gets hot or late afternoon
Plaza de la Virgen
Short stop🚶 Walk
Heart of old Valencia with the Turia fountain, the Basilica and cafés spilling across the square.
🕐 Late afternoon when locals gather
Playa de la Malvarrosa
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Wide sand beach with a long promenade of paella restaurants, a short taxi or bus from the port.
🕐 Mid-morning for a swim or late afternoon for drinks
Mercado Central
Short stop🛒 Market
One of Europe's biggest fresh markets, under a stained-glass and iron modernist roof.
🕐 Before 14:00 when stalls are open
Albufera Boat Ride
🎯 Activity
Traditional wooden albufera boat ride across the lagoon at El Palmar, birthplace of paella.
🕐 Late afternoon for golden light over the water
Oceanogràfic
🎯 Activity
Huge Calatrava-era aquarium with dolphin shows, an underwater tunnel and nine marine ecosystems.
🕐 First thing in the morning to beat school groups
Turia Gardens Cycle
🎯 Activity
Cycle 9 km through gardens in the old Turia riverbed from the cathedral to the City of Arts.
🕐 Morning before the heat builds
Horchatería Santa Catalina
Short stop🍽️ Restaurant
Historic tiled horchatería serving the city's classic almond-rice drink with sugar-dusted fartons.
🕐 Mid-afternoon for the classic merienda break
Valencia Cathedral
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Medieval cathedral with the Holy Grail chapel and a bell tower you can climb for rooftop views.
🕐 Mid-morning before the tour groups arrive
Museu de les Ciències
🏛️ Museum
Hands-on interactive science museum inside Calatrava's whale-skeleton building.
🕐 Early afternoon to escape the heat outside
Torres de Serranos
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
14th-century city gate towers — climb up for rooftop views over the old town and Turia park.
🕐 Late morning for clear light on the towers
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Valencia?
- Your ship docks directly at the Valencia cruise terminal in Spain.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Valencia?
- Walking into Valencia from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Valencia centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Tram, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Valencia?
- Plan for at least 5 hours ashore to see Valencia independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Valencia and are cards accepted?
- Valencia uses the Euro. 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 Valencia 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.