Port guide · Spain
An ancient seaside city about 100 km south of Barcelona that was once the capital of a Roman province. The seafront amphitheatre, the walls and the Roman circus are a World Heritage Site, and the small old town fits into half a day.
Ships berth inside the port of Tarragona, close to the centre. On cruise days a port shuttle drops you next to the Roman amphitheatre; from there you can walk to the Balcony of the Mediterranean, the Rambla Nova and the old town.
Time: About 10 minApprox. price: As announced at the terminal
Drops you next to the Roman amphitheatre
Time: About 10 minApprox. price: Metered fare
Taxis wait at the exit
Shuttle stops, times and fares are posted at the terminal; allow at least 45 minutes to get back to the ship.
Route 1
Roman amphitheatre
By the sea; paid entry
Balcony of the Mediterranean
The viewpoint at the end of the Rambla Nova, above the amphitheatre and the sea
Roman circus and Praetorium
Walk through the vaulted Roman galleries
Tarragona Cathedral
At the top of the old town
Archaeological Promenade
A walk along the Roman walls
Route 2
Barcelona is an hour away by car, and you can also go by train. To see the Sagrada Familia and the old town in a day, an organised tour is the easiest way.
Want it easy? Join an official MSC shore excursion, timed around the port call. If you booked your cruise with VIAJES FH, ask your advisor to add it for you.
Embarking in Tarragona? The nearest airport is Reus, and the one with the most flights is Barcelona.
Time: Approx. 1 hApprox. price: Metered, or a fixed price if booked in advance
Easiest with luggage: it takes you to the port
Time: 15–20 minApprox. price: Metered fare
The closest, though with fewer flights
Time: Approx. 1 h by trainApprox. price: Standard station fares
By train from central Barcelona to Tarragona station, by the sea and near the port; then a few minutes by taxi
In Tarragona, MSC sometimes asks passengers to gather at a meeting point and takes them to the ship by shuttle: follow the place given on your boarding documents.
Search MSC cruises calling at Tarragona with VIAJES FH, with live prices.
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Transport and ticket prices are approximate, checked in November 2026, and may change. The latest all-aboard time is the one announced on board.
Cover photo: Rafa Esteve / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0