Currency
Gibraltar Pound (GIP) / British Pound (GBP)
Language
English, Spanish
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
Oct–Nov
Typical Duration
7-19 nights
Price Range
$442–$91,949 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Its strategic location at the gateway between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, offering stunning views of the Rock of Gibraltar and serving as a key hub for Western Mediterranean cruises.
Cruises that visit Gibraltar
- cruises to Gibraltar
- Gibraltar sailings
- Gibraltar cruises
- 6-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 6-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Silversea cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 8-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 9-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 9-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 9-night Silversea cruise
- 9-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 9-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 10-night Silversea cruise
- 10-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 10-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
Build Your Day in Gibraltar
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Getting around:
Saint Michael's Cave
Amazing place to visit, especially with the light show exhibit.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Gibraltar Cable Car
Lots and lots of walking, even for those that workout.
Temporarily closed
Europa Point Lighthouse
Interesting exhibit under the Big Gun, worth a few mins and free.
Rock of Gibraltar
The area is large and you can spend several hours exploring it.
Skywalk Gibraltar
It offers breathtaking views, a unique experience and wonderful memories.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Sun
Apes Den
it is very expensive but so fun and beautiful to see.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Sun
Sunborn Gibraltar
Best in Gibraltar a great week of 5 star class breakfast second to none.
Gibraltar Botanic Gardens
From the garden, you can see the beautiful Windsor Suspension Bridge.
Closes soon · 9 PM
The Clipper
Excellent food, generous portions, and a great vibe!
The Lord Nelson
Very friendly atmosphere, great service and selection of drinks.
Eroski Center
Great selection of goods, great delivery counter and a Waitrose aisle
Open · Closes 10 PM
Aquaterra
The pork cheeks melted in my mouth, and my wife's rib steak was heaven.
Jury's Café and Wine Bar
Great service, good coffee & food.
Windsor Suspension Bridge | Gibraltar
Great for photos and very fun to run on if you're not scared of heights :)
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Sun
The Little Rock Restaurant & Bar
Main courses were delicious, well presented, and great size portions.
Great Siege Tunnels
Great exhibits throughout, definitely worth the hike up there.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Commonwealth Park
Great place for family fun with kids or organizing kids party in the park.
Biancas Restaurant
Everything was perfect, good service, delicious food, amazing atmosphere.
Marks & Spencer
Great selection of items and the staff are friendly and very helpful
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Paparazzi Steakhouse
The 3 servers were all so attentive and kind, and the food was amazing.
Little Bay Bar and Indian Restaurant
Everything was really good, great food , great environment, great service .
Curry & Nigiri
Every dish was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented.
Charlie's Steak House And Grill
Staff are friendly, food and wine is reasonably priced and of good quality.
Rendezvous Chargrill
Each dish was a masterpiece, cooked to perfection.
Catalan Bay
Crystal clear sea with beautiful views and unique architecture around you.
ICC Car Park Gibraltar
Easy to find and cheap...not a long way to walk, highly ...
Open 24 hours
Star Bar
Very chill music, good prices, quick service.
Closes soon · 9 PM
The Lounge Bar & Gastro Bar
Great place for cocktails and good service open late, great views.
Mediterranean Steps
There are also ropes to hold onto for the more difficult steps which helped.
Moniques Bistro & Cafe
The food is excellent — fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully prepared.
Sandy Bay
Beautiful beach, fine sand, calm warm water.
O'Hara's Battery
Small exhibit is a nice reword for a small hike up the road.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
My Wines Gibraltar
Good food, polite and friendly service, great seats in the sun!
Gibraltar Rock
Lots to see and do and miles of walking.
All's Well
Very good food (fish and chips) and a friendly staff.
PANZEROTTO | P08
Lively atmosphere with amazing welcoming staff and delicious food!!
Brunchit Gibraltar
Maykel and Sandra served us , fantastic service and amazing food.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Restaurant GAUCHOS Steakhouse
Had a great meal, great food, serving staff and wine list.
International Commercial Centre
All brands available there, try fish n chips once you will be there.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Eastern Beach, Gibraltar
Nice beach with public free toilets, changing rooms and showers.
The Hendrix Pub
Great drinks, great food and fantastic hospitality.
The Skull
Unbelievably friendly, great beers great music.
The Gibraltar National Museum
Affordable entrance fee.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Vinopolis Gastrobar
Great tasting food that was brought out by course so always fresh and hot.
Gibraltar viewing platform
A must do but expensive.
El Kasbah
Delicious food, amazing attentive server and a delightful atmosphere.
The Square
Great service and good food, great value for money...
Gibraltar Tea Company
Excellent coffee, service, atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
The Ship
The service was exceptional and reasonable prices.
The Kasbar
It’s also a vegan restaurant and they had great gluten-free options.
Clucker's Gib
Food itself is always delicious and the prices are very reasonable.
Felipe Gibraltar
It does get super busy on the streets but, lots of shops.
The Queen's Picturehouse & Eatery
Delicious food, lovely cosy atmosphere, and great drinks and coffee!
Trends
Good selection of clothes, and ok prices.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sun
Sam’s Kitchen
They offer an extensive vegan menu and everything we tried was amazing.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
Sanu Brunch & Co
Delicious pancakes, coffee, and granola bowl with lots of fruit!
Closes soon · 9 PM
Café Louis
Wholesome spot, tasteful pastry and good selection of coffee.
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM Mon
Gill's Indian, Italian & Steak House
Attentive staff serving delicious food in a pleasant setting.
El Quarry
Great for views and close to the sea.
Lower St Michael's Cave
Extremely recommended, and will take a few hours to complete.
Caffè Bottega
I have come here a lot of times and the food and service is amazing!
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Camp Bay, Gibraltar
Safe, lifeguarded salt water pool, and a tiny expanse of 'beach'.
Grill & Grain
Very friendly staff delicious food and very fair prices
Closed · Opens 12:30 PM Sun
Europa Pool
Pool lacks cleanliness but the shop is well priced and has a good variety.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Douglas Lookout
Short cut from the St Michael cave to skywalk.
Wembley Bar
A proper pub, great atmosphere, cold beer and a friendly bartender.
Cork & Fork
The food was tasty served in good time a really enjoyable experience.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Chatzz
Great location, good atmosphere, great food and fantastic service.
Sunborn Gastrobar
Great food, great service and incredible entertainment!
El Pulpero Restaurant
Very good service, and the most important - delicious and fresh food!
La Tapilla Sixtina
Cheese, meatballs, chorizo, crab and salmon canapés great.
Alfred's Restaurant at The Rock Hotel
Excellent food and service and WOW what a view
Cornwall's Centre
Nice place, lots of shops, bars and cafes.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Western Beach
Nomads Gastro
Amazing friendly staff, great food, tapas & cocktails
Signal Hill
Monkey ticket officer at the gate !!
Temporarily closed
Black Strap Cove
Lovely area to take in the views and enjoy the ocean
99's Fire House Cafe
The best grilled chicken in the area and the brownies are to die for.
Marble Arc
Very good service, a lot of help for a last minute suit!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Dalmar
The food was exquisite and delicate.
Fox And Hounds
Great local pub with great staff and terrific atmosphere.
Gibraltar Duty Free Shop
Easy to find everything, excellent prices.
Open 24 hours
Little Bay Beach
Bring your water shoes if you dont like to walk on pebbles
The Gibraltar Gift Shop
We are very grateful and look forward to shopping here again :)
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
The Churchill Arms
Lovely, cosy, and very well maintained bar.
El Cortijo Bar
Great atmosphere with the locals and cheap prices.
Gibraltar Old Town
An Absolute Hidden Gem—Perfect Cruise Excursion Stop!
Black Beach
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Gibraltar
Gibraltar stands as a vibrant Mediterranean port of call, welcoming cruisers from 13 major cruise lines including MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Seabourn. With 273 upcoming cruises and a strong presence on 7-night itineraries, this British Overseas Territory has become a favorite stop for travelers exploring the western Mediterranean. The port thrives during peak months from March through November, with particularly busy seasons in October and April, making it an essential destination on routes connecting Barcelona, Lisbon, Málaga, and Palma de Mallorca.
When your ship docks in Gibraltar, you'll find yourself in a unique blend of British and Mediterranean cultures set against the dramatic backdrop of the iconic Rock. Passengers typically spend their port day exploring the famous limestone promontory that dominates the skyline, or wandering through the charming Main Street with its distinctive colonial architecture and duty-free shopping. Whether you're seeking adventure, culture, or simply a taste of this fascinating enclave, Gibraltar delivers an unforgettable port experience that complements any Mediterranean cruise itinerary.
When your ship docks in Gibraltar, you'll find yourself in a unique blend of British and Mediterranean cultures set against the dramatic backdrop of the iconic Rock. Passengers typically spend their port day exploring the famous limestone promontory that dominates the skyline, or wandering through the charming Main Street with its distinctive colonial architecture and duty-free shopping. Whether you're seeking adventure, culture, or simply a taste of this fascinating enclave, Gibraltar delivers an unforgettable port experience that complements any Mediterranean cruise itinerary.
Cruise Lines at Gibraltar
- Holland America Line (77 cruises)
- MSC Cruises (77 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (47 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (34 cruises)
- Silversea (19 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (16 cruises)
- Emerald Cruises (9 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (7 cruises)
- Atlas Ocean Voyages (6 cruises)
- Carnival Cruise Line (5 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (5 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (3 cruises)
- Disney Cruise Line (2 cruises)
- Aurora Expeditions (1 cruise)
- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From Gibraltar
Cruises Visiting Gibraltar
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Gibraltar Location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE for Gibraltar port?
GIGIB.
Where is Gibraltar port located?
Gibraltar is located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, facing the Strait of Gibraltar.
What is the port type of Gibraltar?
Official port.
What is a notable landmark near the port?
The Rock of Gibraltar.