Getting ashore
Cadiz is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Cadiz, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Cadiz Cruise Port
Cadiz is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in April and November.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
~11h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Cadiz
How much time will you have?
About 11h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 13h in Cadiz, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Cadiz get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 28% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,050 passengers
- Busy day: 10,700+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 28% of days
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Where Cadiz fits into a cruise
Cadiz is most commonly visited on Western Mediterranean itineraries, often alongside Málaga and Lisbon .
When to cruise to Cadiz
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from April and November.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from April and November.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Cadiz typically carry around 2,074 guests, with MSC Sinfonia, Costa Diadema, and Norwegian Dawn calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Sinfonia 55 calls
- 2 Costa Diadema 36 calls
- 3 Norwegian Dawn 25 calls
- 4 Costa Favolosa 17 calls
- 5 Costa Smeralda 17 calls
- 6 MSC Magnifica 16 calls
Next port calls
Nov 1 Norwegian Star
Nov 2 Norwegian Escape · Norwegian Dawn
Nov 3 Sea Cloud Spirit · Norwegian Epic · Explora I
Nov 4 Sun Princess · Sea Cloud Spirit
Nov 5 Norwegian Gem
Cruises that visit Cadiz
Seabourn Ovation
Lisbon → Cadiz → Ajaccio, Corsica → Genoa
Apr 8, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Cadiz on day 3
$6,298 suite · $630/night
50% below typical · 3-month low
Seven Seas Grandeur
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Livorno → Le Havre → Southampton
Aug 7, 2027 · 20 nights
Visits Cadiz on day 10
$18,549 suite · $927/night
25% below typical · Price trending down
Costa Smeralda
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria → Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Cadiz → Barcelona
Apr 2, 2027 · 5 nights
Visits Cadiz on day 4
$512 balcony · $102/night
28% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Dawn
Lisbon → Portimão → Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona
Sep 5, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Cadiz on day 3
$1,559 oceanview · $142/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Bridgetown → Castries → Ajaccio, Corsica → Genoa
Mar 27, 2027 · 22 nights
Visits Cadiz on day 15
$11,598 suite · $527/night
46% below typical · Price trending down
Norwegian Dawn
Lisbon → Portimão → Palma de Mallorca → Barcelona
May 30, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Cadiz on day 3
$2,079 suite · $297/night
35% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Cadiz
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Cadiz, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Western Mediterranean · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast
Cadiz → Ceuta → Motril + 4 more
From Lisbon · 10 nights · Next Apr 8
From $6,298 suite · $630/night
Best departure: 50% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast
Livorno → Monte-Carlo → Toulon + 12 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · 20 nights · Next Aug 7
From $18,549 suite · $927/night
Best departure: 25% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Canary Islands · North Africa
Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Cadiz
From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · 5 nights · Next Apr 2
From $512 balcony · $102/night
Best departure: 28% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast
Portimão → Cadiz → Motril + 6 more
From Lisbon · Next Sep 5
From $1,559 oceanview · $142/night
Best departure: 31% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast
Castries → Funchal, Madeira → Portimão + 8 more
From Bridgetown · Next Mar 27
From $11,598 suite · $527/night
Best departure: 46% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast
Palma de Mallorca → Valencia → Motril + 3 more
From Barcelona · 7 nights · Next May 9
From $1,949 suite · $278/night
Best departure: 40% below typical
10 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Cadiz
Which cruise itineraries usually include Cadiz?
Cruises that call at Cadiz often follow itineraries such as Western Mediterranean Circuit via Cadiz, Ceuta & Sète, Western Mediterranean Circuit: Livorno, Monte-Carlo & Toulon, and Canary Islands Repositioning: Santa Cruz de Tenerife & Tangier.
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