We will be flying in to Barcelona the day before our cruise departs. Would you suggest taking a taxi or using a car service to get to our hotel when we arrive. This will be our first time traveling to Spain.
The hotel's website might give you information on the best way. If not, you could contact them and ask.
Carol, Where is your hotel located? There are Shuttle Buses from both Terminal 1 and 2, and those will probably be the cheapest and easiest form of transportation. I believe they stop at Plaça de Catalunya and other major locations in Barcelona. Happy travels!