Barcelona, Spain

Terminal E - Helix

Terminal E, known as Helix Cruise Center, is a state-of-the-art cruise terminal located at the Port of Barcelona's Adossat Pier. Inaugurated in 2018, the terminal spans 12,500 square meters across two stories. The design emphasizes functionality and comfort, featuring a spacious entrance lobby, luggage hall on the ground floor, and comprehensive check-in facilities on the first floor. Passengers can enjoy 280 square meters of retail space, the 'Star Bar,' and a terrace overlooking the port. 

Operator and Cruise ships docking at the terminal

Helix Cruise Center operates under a private concession with preferential use for Carnival Corporation's cruise lines 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 E - Helix. The distance from the T3 Blue Bus Stop at the Columbus Monument to Terminal E is approximately 3 kilometers. The bus journey typically takes around 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Walking this distance would take approximately 40 minutes. ​

Terminal Facilities
Air conditioning
Baggage handling
Baggage shipment final destination
Bar-Restaurant
Boarding bridges
Crew lounge
Direct bus to the city center
Foreign exchange
Metal detectors – X-ray machines
Police – immigration
Public phones
Taxis
VIP room
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