Puerto Banús cruise port guide

Arrival & Getting Ashore

Getting to the centre: Figures are from the passenger landing in Puerto Banús marina to Marbella's old town around Plaza de los Naranjos.

• Distance: 5.0 km, Puerto Banús to Marbella's old town.
• Taxi: about €9 one way on the weekday daytime meter to the old town.

Prices checked 2026-09-08. Sources: Marbella tourism plan, municipal taxi tariff.

Orientation, not a walking route

Arrangements vary by ship. SeaDream's destination page reports that its yacht has docked inside Puerto Banús. Marbella municipality separately documented The World at anchor off the marina in August 2013. Recent evidence is thin in both directions, so mixed access remains the most accurate classification; check your ship's daily programme for its landing method.

A small yacht's documented berth should not be taken as evidence that a larger ship can dock there. If your call uses tenders, note the last return boat and allow time for the crossing and queue.

A Puerto Banús landing brings you directly to the marina district. Marbella's historic centre is 5 km away and requires a separate journey.

Tender transfer is not step-free by default; passengers who need boarding assistance require the ship's individual arrangements.

About this port

Puerto Banús is a marina and shopping district within Marbella, on the Costa del Sol. It suits a relaxed waterfront visit, while Marbella's old town offers a different outing of squares, historic streets and religious buildings.

These are separate areas. Decide whether you want to stay around the marina or travel to the old town before committing to lunch or another activity. A brief coastal stop can be enjoyable without adding a long journey into the mountains.

Getting Around

Walking is the simplest way to explore the marina's public frontage and nearby shops. For Marbella's old town, plan a separate road or boat journey. The marina operator confirms that neither Puerto Banús nor Marbella has a railway station.

Avanza urban bus L1 links Puerto Banús with Marbella centre; the walk-up single fare is €1.18 one way. A weekday daytime taxi over the published 5 km distance is about €9 one way when the municipal base and kilometre rates are applied.

Marbella's municipal tourism service lists a passenger catamaran connection between its marina and Puerto Banús, with four departures each way in its 2026 schedule. Allow for the walk from Marbella's marina to the old streets and plan the return with spare time.

Things to Do

Explore the marina district. The waterfront is the principal attraction: yachts, shopfronts and places to stop for a drink. Follow the public promenade and enjoy the setting without assuming that private berthing areas are open to visitors.

Choose Marbella's old town. Plaza de los Naranjos provides a natural focus for a walk among the old streets. Look at the town hall and surrounding façades, then continue towards the Church of the Incarnation if time permits. This outing works best with return transport already settled.

Make lunch part of the plan. The marina and Marbella both offer plenty of dining possibilities. Read the menu and allow for preparation time if you have a fixed return deadline. A long meal can take the place of another sightseeing stop.

Keep the coast as an alternative. A waterfront stroll is easier to adjust than a distant excursion. Ronda requires an inland road journey and deserves to be the principal outing, with planned transport; it is not a casual addition after visiting both Puerto Banús and Marbella.

Getting back to your ship

Marbella's municipal tourism service lists a passenger catamaran connection between its marina and Puerto Banús, with four departures each way in its 2026 schedule. Allow for the walk from Marbella's marina to the old streets and plan the return with spare time.

Practical Information

The currency is the euro (€). Spanish is the main language and 112 is the emergency number.

Carry water and sun protection. Keep the ship's landing instructions available, especially if your excursion returns to a different marina from the one named in your itinerary. Verify individual shop and attraction hours before setting out.

Frequently asked

How far is Puerto Banús from Marbella old town? About 5 km from the marina to the old town around Plaza de los Naranjos.

How much is a taxi from Puerto Banús to Marbella centre? About €9 one way on the weekday daytime meter, calculated from the municipal base and kilometre tariffs over the published 5 km distance.

What bus runs from Puerto Banús to Marbella centre? Avanza urban bus L1. A walk-up single ticket costs €1.18 one way.

Do cruise ships dock or tender in Puerto Banús? Both have been documented: SeaDream has docked its yacht in the marina, while Marbella municipality recorded The World at anchor offshore. The evidence does not establish one method as normal for all ships.