Barcelona has been scaling back cruise operations since 2018, moving from the city centre to Adossat Wharf, before closing its North Terminal, located near La Rambla, in 2023.

Barcelona’s cruise-ship port is to close two of its terminals, as part of efforts to fight the city’s overtourism problem.

Previously, ships would also put in at the World Trade Center pier, which is located just a stone's throw from La Rambla, Barcelona's iconic promenade. Whereas cruise passengers used to be able to ...

Spanish ports received 12.8 million cruise passengers in 2024, with Barcelona accounting for 3.7 million, ranking it as the top destination in the country, according to the government.

Read more: The best cruise deals for summer 2025 The changes will reduce Barcelona’s maximum cruise capacity from 37,000 passengers to 31,000 per day. This could alter how often ships visit Barcelona.

Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni said "For the first time ever, limits are being placed on cruise growth in the city", as the number of cruise passengers increased by 20% from 2018 to 2024.

Barcelona City Council and the Port of Barcelona have unveiled plans to reduce the number of passenger cruise terminals from seven to five. Under the plans, terminals A, B and C will be demolished ...

Read more: The best cruise deals for summer 2025 The changes will reduce Barcelona’s maximum cruise capacity from 37,000 passengers to 31,000 per day. This could alter how often ships visit ...

Barcelona is Europe’s largest cruise port and, according to the proposal, has seen a 20 per cent increase in passengers since 2018. Of 12.8 million cruise passengers who visited Spanish ports ...