Tarragona
Start planning your cruise and book your excursions in Tarragona and its surroundings
Tarragona is one of the most interesting destinations you will discover during your MSC Mediterranean cruise.
Located in the north-east of Spain, only 1 hour from Barcelona, Tarragona is one of the most important ports of Catalonia and an important tourist destination. In Tarragona you will find Costa Daurada with golden beaches and landscapes that seem to be taken from a holiday postcard.
Choose your preferred tours from a list of unforgettable MSC Cruises excursions including:
• Panoramic Tour of Tarragona
• Medieval Tour of Tarragona region
• Cava tasting at Bodegas Vilarnau
With an MSC Excursion you will discover the city of Tarragona, an ancient Roman city and one of the most well-preserved in Spain. Visit the Roman part of the city, including the amazing amphitheater and walk through narrows streets and squares to feel the atmosphere of the city. Visit Tarragona’s cathedral and admire the Medieval heritage of the city.
You can also visit Tarragona’s surroundings and immerse yourself into the Middle ages with an excursion to the Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet declared an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. This abbey is one of the key religious and historical sites of Catalonia. To complete the full immersion into the Middle Ages, you will also visit Montblanc, considered one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Catalonia. Here, our expert guides will make you fall in love with its narrow streets, squares, and monuments of the city.
If you fancy something different, book a Cava tasting excursion to enjoy the Penedès region. After a bus tour to admire Tarragona’s Amphitheatre you will go to Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, home of the sparkling wine Cava. This region is where almost all Cava is produced in Spain. You will visit the Cava Vilarnau, a small artisan winery specializing in the production of an exclusive high-quality cava. In addition to discovering the process of making wine, sparkling wine, and cava, indulge in a Cava tasting experience.
cruises to tarragona
Excursions & Activities Tarragona
TRAVEL TO THE Tarragona CRUISE TERMINAL
Tarragona Cruise Terminal
Address: Moll de Balears
43004 Tarragona, Spain
Only if you go by TAXI, you can directly access the terminal, presenting your boarding documentation at the port entrance control.
Tarragona Cruise Meeting Point
Address: Moll de Costa, 7
43004 Tarragona, Spain
If you go in your PRIVATE VEHICLE, you will not be able to access the terminal directly. You will have to go with your luggage to the Tarragona Cruise Meeting Point. At this point, a shuttle service is offered and will take you to the terminal during the boarding hours indicated. This service is exclusive for boarding and disembarking passengers.
Parking information
Parking Serrallo
Muelle Serrallo s/n, 43004 Tarragona
Email: info@tarragonacruiseport.com
The parking area is located just a few minutes walking from the Tarragona Cruise Port Meeting Point, from where you will be able to take a shuttle bus to the terminal.
MSC Parking is bookable online up to 48 hours before your cruise departure. Bookings after the 48 hour deadline can be made directly with MSC Parking, and the same reduced rates will be applied when presenting your cruise travel documents.
Reach the port by train:
- The high-speed train station (Camp de Tarragona), the fastest option is to take a taxi directly to the terminal.
- The RENFE station in the city of Tarragona, you can walk to the Tarragona Cruise Port Meeting Point (approximately 7 minutes), and from this point you can take the shuttle bus to the cruise terminal.
Reach the port by flight:
Aeropuerto Barcelona-El Prat approx 1 hour by taxi to the port.
Aeropuerto de Reus: approx 15 min by taxi to the port.
For useful information, visit the website Port Tarragona.
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