Terminal D
Terminal D, known as Palacruceros, is a modern cruise terminal located at the Port of Barcelona's Adossat Pier. Designed by Studio Vicini and inaugurated on April 24, 2007, the terminal features a two-level structure that facilitates an efficient flow of embarking and disembarking passengers. An expansion completed in 2014 added 1,300 square meters to accommodate the growing number of cruise passengers.
Capacity and Size:
- Interior Area: 10,000 square meters
- Passenger Capacity: 4,500 passengers at a time
Terminal D, known as Palacruceros, is operated under a private concession by Carnival Corporation. Therefore, cruise ships from Carnival Corp brands frequently dock here including Costa Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, AIDA Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, and P&O Cruises (UK).
Distance and Travel Time from T3 Blue Bus Stop
The T3 Portbus (also known as the Cruise Bus) operates between the Christopher Columbus Monument (near the city center) and the cruise terminals at Adossat Pier, including Terminal D - Palacruceros. The distance from the T3 Blue Bus Stop at the Columbus Monument to Terminal D is approximately 2.5 kilometers. The bus journey typically takes around 15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Walking this distance would take approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
