Just trying to get a full map of where to head after we get off the cruise ship... Holland America. Is there just one port in Barcelona that everyone uses?
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No doubt someone here will have an answer, but in the meantime why not contact HAL ?
Barcelona has several cruise terminal buildings, some closer than others - best to ask Holland America or your travel agent if you booked through one.
We have docked in Barcelona twice - first time on a small Princess ship (600 guests) we were at the World Trade Centre building and could walk straight off to the Ramblas. The second time, on a larger Princess ship, a shuttle bus was provided from the ship to the World Trade Centre building. So either way, you could probably plan to start your explorations from that area. There was a Tourist Info Centre open both times upon arrival near the World Trade Centre.
If you want to see aerial photos and maps which show the "lay of the land", you could Google the Port of Barcelona website. You may be able to find your cruise ship on their schedule by date, but it may not say which terminal building will be used.
Thanks, y'all. I will call HA in the am to confer.
We have been on HA and to Barcelona three times. Twice we docked near the cruise terminal at the end of La Rambla. The other time it was in a more industrial area south of the city. HA provide a near continuous shuttle service to the Columbus status at end of La Rambia. A little closer than the cruise terminal.
Keep in mind, just like airlines and trains, the gates are subject to change. Over the years we have had more than one dock changed in the 24 hours prior to docking. But, don't worry, the cruise will take care of you.
One port with multiple terminals, but all accessed from Colon (Columbus), at the foot of the Ramblas. The newer berths for larger ships are a bit of a hike, hence the shuttle bus to Colon. Map here ...
http://content.portdebarcelona.cat/cntmng/d/d/workspace/SpacesStore/edb7b57a-7cee-4486-a1b8-ebf0e3cfc2bf/EN-PortBcn-TerminalsMaritimes.pdf
Port website with schedules.
http://www.portdebarcelona.cat/en/web/Port-del-Ciudada/cruceros
Following thread. :-)