Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Cruise Port Safety Guide

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. Las Palmas is a cruise stop in Gran Canaria. The Muelle Santa Catalina area gives direct access to the city and public transport; a new cruise terminal opened in 2026.

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. Spain's U.S. advisory is Level 2 due to terrorism and unrest; Ceuta is the separate Level 3 exception and does not apply to Las Palmas. Pickpocketing and theft are very common in tourist and transport areas; the advisory specifically calls out Barcelona Airport, not Las Palmas.

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. Most cruise passengers visit Las Palmas, Gran Canaria without incident when they stay in port and tourist areas and use licensed transportation. Spain's U.S. advisory is Level 2 due to terrorism and unrest; Ceuta is the separate Level 3 exception and does not apply to Las Palmas. Pickpocketing and theft are very common in tourist and transport areas; the advisory specifically calls out Barcelona Airport, not Las Palmas.

Spain's U.S. advisory is Level 2 due to terrorism and unrest; Ceuta is the separate Level 3 exception and does not apply to Las Palmas. Pickpocketing and theft are very common in tourist and transport areas; the advisory specifically calls out Barcelona Airport, not Las Palmas.

Spain's U.S. advisory is Level 2 due to terrorism and unrest; Ceuta is the separate Level 3 exception and does not apply to Las Palmas. Pickpocketing and theft are very common in tourist and transport areas; the advisory specifically calls out Barcelona Airport, not Las Palmas. Always use licensed taxis from the port authority, stay in well-trafficked tourist areas, and keep your ship's emergency contact number on hand before going ashore.

CDC Spain is Level 1 (usual precautions). Its listed wildfire activity in Ávila, Madrid and Toledo is not a Las Palmas-specific notice. Major public hospital emergency capability is available at Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín and Hospital Universitario Insular.