Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish
Time Zone
WET (UTC+0)
Best Time to Visit
Jan–Apr
Typical Duration
7-14 nights
Price Range
From $368 pp
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to the Canary Islands and Atlantic cruises, offering year-round sunshine and access to diverse island destinations across the Atlantic.
Cruises that visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- cruises to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife sailings
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife cruises
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 8-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 9-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 9-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 9-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 10-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
Build Your Day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Teide National Park
Vast World Heritage park with volcano
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Centro Comercial Meridiano
Alot of shops with different merchandise, clean toilets and nice service.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Complejo Turístico Municipal Costa Martiánez
Complex with artificial sea water lake
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
El Corte Inglés Tres de Mayo
Large department store with plenty of choices and prices.
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Mercado Ntra. Señora de África
Vibrant, historic market for local food
Closed · Opens 7 AM Sun
Centro Comercial La Laguna
Lots of different stores, great variety of products and good prices.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Playa San Telmo
Beautiful clear water and access into water
Centro Comercial Martiánez
There is a large store here with affordable prices
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Parque Marítimo César Manrique
Destination for swimming & sunbathing
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Centro Comercial Nivaria Center
Shops, entertainment and a all-you-can-eat restaurant inside.
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Palmetum
Botanical garden dedicated to palm trees
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Parque García Sanabria
Large, historic park with a floral clock
Open now
Primark
Large selection of clothes and footwear available in pleasant surroundings.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Compostelana Plaza de España
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Restaurante La Hierbita, Tenerife Islas Canarias
Canary Islands seafood in a casual room
Museum of Nature and Archaeology
Museum of natural history & archaeology
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Bodeguita Canaria
Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery
Taberna Ramón
Dine-in·No delivery
MUXACHO
The best food in Tenerife we ate on our holiday, very friendly service.
Palmelita - Castillo
I had delicious speciality coffee and a very tasty cheesecake.
Playa del Muelle
Very relaxing place to sit and enjoy the sun or take a swim in the ocean
Brunelli's
A premium Michelin Guide featured steakhouse with amazing sea-views.
Con Limón y Sal Santa Cruz
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Restaurante Rincón de Pedro
Best food we had this year on Tenerife and very friendly and nice Service.
Closed · Opens 1 PM Mon
Playa Las Teresitas
Highly recommended beach not far from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Open now
Minas de San Jose
Good and waterless place, huge canyon and great view to the Teide.
Etéreo by Pedro Nel
Beautiful dinner in Santa Cruz with an excellent Canary Island wine.
Opens soon · 7:30 PM
Playa de Radazul
Light waves, black sand, great views!
Playa La Nea
Good place for have a drink in the small bar and swim
bodegon el puntero
Every dish we tried was phenomenal and the staff was kind and helpful.
Closed · Opens 8 PM
Bambú Lounge Bar Tenerife
Stylish rooftop locale with bar bites
Closed · Opens 11 PM
El Nuevo Waikiki Tasca Restaurante
Vibrant Spanish eatery with a patio
TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes
Onsite services
Closes soon · 8 PM
De Bocados
The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented.
El Porrón Tasca Andaluza
The seafood was excellent, and included really succulent prawns.
Restaurante Guannabí
The food was delicious and the portions were quite big for the prices.
Mesón Los Ángeles
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
La Casita
The Mexican poke bowl is a must.
Reloj de flores
Very nice park to visit during walking around the Santa Cruz.
La Concepcion
Really good food and many gluten free options
Restaurante Tasca La Rebotica
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Café Regina Roaster Nivaria
Is a great place to enjoy coffee and food at a great price.
La Ensillada
You can obtain a free permit at Tenerife ON.
Slow Coffee Tenerife ( Specialty Coffee Roasters )
Super friendly owner and the best Coffee we had on Tenerife!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
La Escala | Food Craft & Specialty Coffee
Best speciality coffee on Tenerife, beautiful venue and great staff.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Sun
El Taller de Seve Diaz
Definitely worth Michelin star once the service will be on that standard.
Restaurante Lebeche
Dine-in·No-contact delivery
D'Tapas,26 - tapas restaurant Santa Cruz
Every dish was delicious- some were classic and some were more inventive.
Closed
San Sebastián 57
Chic restaurant & wine bar
Closed · Opens 8 PM
The Good Life
The staff was friendly, the food was fresh and delicious.
We The North Specialty Coffee
By far the best coffee in Santa Cruz, very likely in the entire Tenerife!
Finde Café
A very beautiful café with delicious coffee and very friendly personal.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Sun
Kiki Restaurante Japonés
Dine-in
Closed · Opens 8 PM
Restaurante La Bola de Jorge Bosch
Dine-in·Takeout
Tasca Caminito
Bar/restaurant serving Spanish food
Lone Star - Santa Cruz de Tenerife
No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 PM
Restaurante Nielsen
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Castillo de San Cristobal
Historic castle ruins & a museum
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
TLAXCALLAN by Herón Sedeño
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Tasca Silbo Gomero
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 8 PM
La Capital Tenerife
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 PM
Castle of St John the Baptist
Circular fortress from the 17th century
Kon·Tiki | Restaurante Terraza de Cocina Viajera
Relaxed, classy, amazing service, amazing food
Aquí, Sí - Café y Merienda
5/5 great coffee, delicious cakes, nice atmosphere
Closed
Moral
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 8 PM
Little Roraima | Comida Venezolana
Everything was fresh and perfectly made.
Amani Coffee
Super sweet staff, coffee and the blueberry smoothie are on point!
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Mon
Lugar Playa Teresitas
Quiet beach but a bit dirty.
Azotea del 31
Dine-in·Delivery·No takeout
Monchys Cocteleria
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Santa Cruz Sign
Definitely must do traveling in Santa Cruz.
Mirador caribe
Walk around in an hour or spend all day.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Memphis Belle Coctelería
Dine-in·No delivery
Colmado 1917 - Restaurante Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Absolutely delicious food – truly Michelin star worthy!
CRUDO Bar
Dine-in
Opens soon · 7:30 PM
Aperitivo Crew
Dine-in
Paseo de visitantes ilustres
Candelaria Square Fountain
Tenerife
Open · Closes 9 PM
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife stands as a vibrant hub in the eastern Atlantic, welcoming nine major cruise lines including MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Silversea, and Virgin Voyages. With over 340 upcoming cruises and a strong presence of seven-night itineraries, this Canary Islands port offers excellent embarkation and port-of-call opportunities for cruisers exploring the African coast and nearby island destinations like Funchal, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. The port experiences peak activity during the winter and spring months, making it an ideal departure point for those seeking sun-soaked Atlantic voyages.
When your ship docks in this bustling capital, you'll find a lively waterfront atmosphere blending Spanish culture with island charm. The city's striking architecture, including the iconic Auditorio de Tenerife, greets visitors right at the port, while nearby plazas and markets invite exploration of local flavors and crafts. Whether you're embarking on your cruise adventure or enjoying a few hours ashore, Santa Cruz delivers authentic Canarian character alongside convenient port facilities.
When your ship docks in this bustling capital, you'll find a lively waterfront atmosphere blending Spanish culture with island charm. The city's striking architecture, including the iconic Auditorio de Tenerife, greets visitors right at the port, while nearby plazas and markets invite exploration of local flavors and crafts. Whether you're embarking on your cruise adventure or enjoying a few hours ashore, Santa Cruz delivers authentic Canarian character alongside convenient port facilities.
Cruise Lines at Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- MSC Cruises (284 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (26 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (21 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (16 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (15 cruises)
- Silversea (9 cruises)
- Atlas Ocean Voyages (4 cruises)
- Virgin Voyages (3 cruises)
- Emerald Cruises (2 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Cruises Visiting Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Ship Schedule at Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Cruz de Tenerife Port?
It is the official port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
What can I see near the port?
Historic center, Palmetum, and nearby beaches.
When is the best time to visit?
Year-round mild climate; peak season in spring and autumn.
How do I access the port?
By road or sea; located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.