How much time will you have?
About 12h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 12h in Motril, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
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Motril Cruise Port
Motril is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in April and November.
Usually quiet
~12h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Motril
How busy does Motril get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 6% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,350 passengers
- Busy day: 3,200+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 6% of days
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October 2026
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Where Motril fits into a cruise
Motril is most commonly visited on Western Mediterranean itineraries, often alongside Valencia and Cadiz .
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When to cruise to Motril
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 Motril typically carry around 1,258 guests, with Norwegian Dawn, Azamara Journey, and Seabourn Quest calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Norwegian Dawn 25 calls
- 2 Azamara Journey 5 calls
- 3 Seabourn Quest 5 calls
- 4 Norwegian Star 3 calls
- 5 Oceania Insignia 3 calls
- 6 Azamara Onward 2 calls
Next port calls
Oct 31 Norwegian Star
Nov 1 Norwegian Escape
Nov 6 Le Dumont Durville · Norwegian Pearl
Nov 7 Seabourn Quest
Nov 24 Le Champlain
Cruises that visit Motril
Seabourn Quest
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Ajaccio, Corsica → Tangier → Lisbon
Nov 1, 2026 · 9 nights
Visits Motril on day 7
$5,549 suite · $617/night
61% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Pearl
Ravenna → Valletta → Motril → Philadelphia
Nov 1, 2026 · 13 nights
Visits Motril on day 6
$399 interior · $31/night
56% below typical · 3-month low
Azamara Onward
Málaga → Tangier → Valencia → Barcelona
Feb 13, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Motril on day 3
$1,719 oceanview · $246/night
28% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Star
Miami → Puerto Plata → Alicante → Barcelona
Mar 1, 2027 · 15 nights
Visits Motril on day 14
$739 interior · $49/night
48% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Lisbon → Cadiz → Ajaccio, Corsica → Genoa
Apr 8, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Motril on day 5
$6,298 suite · $630/night
50% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Dawn
Lisbon → Portimão → Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona
Sep 5, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Motril on day 4
$1,559 oceanview · $142/night
31% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Motril
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Motril, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Western Mediterranean
Ajaccio, Corsica → Alghero → Mahón, Menorca + 4 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · 9 nights · Next Nov 1
From $5,549 suite · $617/night
Best departure: 61% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Valletta → Alicante → Motril
From Ravenna · 13 nights · Next Nov 1
From $399 interior · $31/night
Best departure: 56% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · North Africa
Tangier → Motril → Cartagena + 2 more
From Málaga · Next Feb 13
From $1,719 oceanview · $246/night
Best departure: 28% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean
Puerto Plata → San Juan → Ponta Delgada + 2 more
From Miami · Next Mar 1
From $739 interior · $49/night
Best departure: 48% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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
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
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FAQ about cruises visiting Motril
Which cruise itineraries usually include Motril?
Cruises that call at Motril often follow itineraries such as Western Mediterranean Circuit via Ajaccio, Corsica, Alghero & Mahón, Menorca, Western Mediterranean One-Way via Valletta & Alicante, and Western Mediterranean One-Way: Tangier & Motril.
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