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Cartagena

Cartagena is a port city in Colombia located on the Caribbean Sea. It is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches, colonial architecture, and vibrant culture.

Cartagena is located in the Bolivar Department of Colombia and is one of the oldest cities in the Americas. Founded in 1533, it was an important port for Spanish ships carrying gold and other goods from South America to Europe. The city was heavily fortified to protect against piracy and invasion, and its impressive walls are still standing today.

The city is home to many historical sites, including the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a fort built in the 16th century to protect the city from attack. Other notable landmarks include the Clock Tower, the Cathedral of Cartagena, and the Palace of the Inquisition.

Cartagena is also known for its vibrant culture and colorful festivals. The city hosts the annual Cartagena International Music Festival, which brings together musicians from all over the world. Other popular events include the Cartagena Film Festival and the International Salsa Festival.

Cartagena is a popular cruise port and offers a variety of activities for visitors. From relaxing on the beach to exploring the historical sites, there is something for everyone in this vibrant city.

Excursion tips for a day in Cartagena

1. Visit the Walled City of Cartagena: Explore the historic streets, plazas and churches of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2. Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas: Take in the views of the city from the top of the fortress.

3. Take a boat tour of the Rosario Islands: Relax on the beach and explore the coral reefs.

4. Visit the Las Bóvedas: Explore the city’s old dungeons and get a glimpse into its colonial past.

5. Take a tour of the Palace of the Inquisition: Learn about the city’s history of religious persecution.

6. Visit the Museo del Oro: Admire the pre-Columbian gold artifacts and learn about the history of the region.

7. Take a walking tour of Getsemaní: Explore the vibrant streets of the city’s bohemian quarter.

8. Visit the San Pedro Claver Convent and Church: Admire the colonial architecture and learn about the city’s patron saint.

9. Shop in the Bocagrande: Browse the boutiques, souvenir shops and art galleries.

10. Try local cuisine: Sample some of the city’s delicious seafood dishes and traditional Colombian cuisine.

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The climate in Cartagena

Cartagena, Colombia has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: the dry season and the wet season. During the dry season, which runs from December to April, temperatures are typically hot and humid, with average highs of around 31°C (88°F) and average lows of around 23°C (73°F). The wet season runs from May to November and is characterized by high humidity, heavy rainfall, and temperatures that are slightly cooler than the dry season, with average highs of around 29°C (84°F) and average lows of around 21°C (70°F).

Cruise weather for Cartagena

Our weather forecast for Cartagena helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Sep. 7th 2026 Sep. 7th 2026 max: 30.5 °C
min: 28 °C 		22.5 m/s
31.2 m/s		 89.5 %
24.1 m		 82.1 %
1,009 hPa		 05:52:19
18:07:47
Sep. 8th 2026 Sep. 8th 2026 max: 32.0 °C
min: 28.4 °C 		38.4 m/s
51.1 m/s		 65.1 %
23.8 m		 79.6 %
1,009 hPa		 05:52:15
18:07:09
Sep. 9th 2026 Sep. 9th 2026 max: 32.6 °C
min: 28.3 °C 		40.2 m/s
53.4 m/s		 50.5 %
24.1 m		 77.1 %
1,008 hPa		 05:52:12
18:06:32
Sep. 10th 2026 Sep. 10th 2026 max: 31.5 °C
min: 28 °C 		38.4 m/s
52.2 m/s		 67.8 %
24.0 m		 79.6 %
1,008 hPa		 05:52:07
18:05:54
Sep. 11th 2026 Sep. 11th 2026 max: 30.4 °C
min: 28 °C 		24.2 m/s
30.9 m/s		 83.4 %
24.1 m		 81.5 %
1,009 hPa		 05:52:03
18:05:16
Sep. 12th 2026 Sep. 12th 2026 max: 29.3 °C
min: 27.8 °C 		25.8 m/s
33.3 m/s		 79.4 %
24.1 m		 83.3 %
1,008 hPa		 05:51:59
18:04:38
Sep. 13th 2026 Sep. 13th 2026 max: 29.6 °C
min: 28.3 °C 		25.6 m/s
37.9 m/s		 84.8 %
23.9 m		 81.0 %
1,008 hPa		 05:51:55
18:03:59
Sep. 14th 2026 Sep. 14th 2026 max: 29.3 °C
min: 28.7 °C 		23.7 m/s
27.6 m/s		 92.3 %
24.1 m		 82.9 %
1,008 hPa		 05:51:51
18:03:21
Sep. 15th 2026 Sep. 15th 2026 max: 29.3 °C
min: 28.4 °C 		23.2 m/s
26.4 m/s		 91.5 %
24.1 m		 83.8 %
1,008 hPa		 05:51:46
18:02:43
Sep. 16th 2026 Sep. 16th 2026 max: 29.1 °C
min: 27.5 °C 		17.2 m/s
22.6 m/s		 95.8 %
24.0 m		 81.4 %
1,009 hPa		 05:51:42
18:02:04
Sep. 17th 2026 Sep. 17th 2026 max: 29.1 °C
min: 27.9 °C 		21.5 m/s
24.5 m/s		 87.8 %
24.1 m		 81.6 %
1,009 hPa		 05:51:38
18:01:26
Sep. 18th 2026 Sep. 18th 2026 max: 29.3 °C
min: 28.2 °C 		23.2 m/s
25.7 m/s		 91.5 %
24.0 m		 82.5 %
1,009 hPa		 05:51:33
18:00:47

Cruises to Cartagena

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Scheduled ship calls in Cartagena , Colombia
Date Ship Passaengers (min - max) Arrival Departure Details
Sep. 10th 2026 Thursday, 10th of Sep. 2026 Crystal Symphony 606 10:00 am 07:00 pm
Sep. 13th 2026 Sunday, 13th of Sep. 2026 Grandeur of the Seas 1994 - 2393 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 20th 2026 Sunday, 20th of Sep. 2026 Grandeur of the Seas 1994 - 2393 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 27th 2026 Sunday, 27th of Sep. 2026 Grandeur of the Seas 1994 - 2393 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 4th 2026 Sunday, 4th of Oct. 2026 Grandeur of the Seas 1994 - 2393 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 8th 2026 Thursday, 8th of Oct. 2026 Carnival Miracle 2124 - 2549 09:00 am 05:00 pm
Oct. 11th 2026 Sunday, 11th of Oct. 2026 Grandeur of the Seas 1994 - 2393 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 12th 2026 Monday, 12th of Oct. 2026 Celebrity Summit 2158 - 2590 11:30 am 07:00 pm
Oct. 14th 2026 Wednesday, 14th of Oct. 2026 MS Nieuw Amsterdam 2106 - 2527 12:00 pm 06:00 pm
Oct. 14th 2026 Wednesday, 14th of Oct. 2026 MSC Poesia 2550 - 3060 11:00 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 18th 2026 Sunday, 18th of Oct. 2026 Grandeur of the Seas 1994 - 2393 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 19th 2026 Monday, 19th of Oct. 2026 Norwegian Joy 3804 - 4622 10:15 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 22nd 2026 Thursday, 22nd of Oct. 2026 Scenic Eclipse 228 12:00 am 12:00 am
Oct. 24th 2026 Saturday, 24th of Oct. 2026 MS Nieuw Amsterdam 2106 - 2527 07:00 am 02:00 pm
Oct. 25th 2026 Sunday, 25th of Oct. 2026 Grandeur of the Seas 1994 - 2393 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 25th 2026 Sunday, 25th of Oct. 2026 Norwegian Bliss 4056 - 4981 10:15 am 06:00 pm
Nov. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Nov. 2026 Grandeur of the Seas 1994 - 2393 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Nov. 4th 2026 Wednesday, 4th of Nov. 2026 Caribbean Princess 3138 - 3766 07:00 am 02:00 pm
Nov. 4th 2026 Wednesday, 4th of Nov. 2026 LE BELLOT 184 - 264 07:00 am 08:00 pm
Nov. 5th 2026 Thursday, 5th of Nov. 2026 MSC Poesia 2550 - 3060 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Nov. 8th 2026 Sunday, 8th of Nov. 2026 Grandeur of the Seas 1994 - 2393 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Nov. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Nov. 2026 Royal Clipper 227 12:00 am 12:00 am
Nov. 14th 2026 Saturday, 14th of Nov. 2026 MS Nieuw Amsterdam 2106 - 2527 07:00 am 02:00 pm
Nov. 15th 2026 Sunday, 15th of Nov. 2026 Disney Magic 1754 - 2456 09:00 am 05:30 pm
Nov. 16th 2026 Monday, 16th of Nov. 2026 Caribbean Princess 3138 - 3766 07:00 am 02:00 pm
Nov. 18th 2026 Wednesday, 18th of Nov. 2026 Mein Schiff 1 2534 - 2894 09:30 am 06:00 pm
Nov. 18th 2026 Wednesday, 18th of Nov. 2026 Royal Clipper 227 12:00 am 12:00 am
Nov. 22nd 2026 Sunday, 22nd of Nov. 2026 Norwegian Sun 1936 - 2323 06:00 am 02:00 pm
Nov. 25th 2026 Wednesday, 25th of Nov. 2026 AIDAdiva 2050 - 2500 02:00 pm 08:00 pm
Nov. 25th 2026 Wednesday, 25th of Nov. 2026 MS Artania 1188 - 1260 08:00 am 08:00 pm
Nov. 26th 2026 Thursday, 26th of Nov. 2026 Celebrity Ascent 3276 - 3950 07:00 am 03:00 pm
Nov. 26th 2026 Thursday, 26th of Nov. 2026 MSC Poesia 2550 - 3060 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Nov. 28th 2026 Saturday, 28th of Nov. 2026 Caribbean Princess 3138 - 3766 07:00 am 02:00 pm
Dec. 1st 2026 Tuesday, 1st of Dec. 2026 Crystal Serenity 740 03:00 pm 12:00 am
Dec. 1st 2026 Tuesday, 1st of Dec. 2026 EXPLORA I 922 - 1473 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Dec. 2nd 2026 Wednesday, 2nd of Dec. 2026 Crystal Serenity 740 12:00 am 07:00 pm
Dec. 2nd 2026 Wednesday, 2nd of Dec. 2026 Mein Schiff 1 2534 - 2894 09:30 am 06:00 pm
Dec. 3rd 2026 Thursday, 3rd of Dec. 2026 AIDAbella 2050 - 2500 10:00 am 05:00 pm
Dec. 3rd 2026 Thursday, 3rd of Dec. 2026 Norwegian Sun 1936 - 2323 06:00 am 02:00 pm
Dec. 7th 2026 Monday, 7th of Dec. 2026 Norwegian Star 2348 - 2813 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Dec. 10th 2026 Thursday, 10th of Dec. 2026 Caribbean Princess 3138 - 3766 07:00 am 02:00 pm
Dec. 11th 2026 Friday, 11th of Dec. 2026 Vasco da Gama 1260 - 1512 07:00 am 12:00 am
Dec. 12th 2026 Saturday, 12th of Dec. 2026 Vasco da Gama 1260 - 1512 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Dec. 14th 2026 Monday, 14th of Dec. 2026 Norwegian Sun 1936 - 2323 06:00 am 02:00 pm
Dec. 15th 2026 Tuesday, 15th of Dec. 2026 Star Clipper 170 12:00 am 12:00 am
Dec. 16th 2026 Wednesday, 16th of Dec. 2026 LE LAPEROUSE 184 - 264 07:00 am 08:00 pm
Dec. 16th 2026 Wednesday, 16th of Dec. 2026 Mein Schiff 1 2534 - 2894 09:30 am 06:00 pm
Dec. 17th 2026 Thursday, 17th of Dec. 2026 AIDAbella 2050 - 2500 10:00 am 05:00 pm
Dec. 20th 2026 Sunday, 20th of Dec. 2026 Grandeur of the Seas 1994 - 2393 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Dec. 22nd 2026 Tuesday, 22nd of Dec. 2026 Caribbean Princess 3138 - 3766 07:00 am 02:00 pm

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