9.2 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Melilla for around 9.2 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

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When to Visit Melilla

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Winter Season
Dec – Feb
10,455 estimated passengers across 7 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Spring Season
Mar – May
6,908 estimated passengers across 3 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
11,491 estimated passengers across 6 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
31,969 estimated passengers across 28 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting Melilla

12 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

Marella Cruises Cruises (19) Oceania Cruises Cruises (12) Ponant Cruises Cruises (12) Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Cruises (10) Phoenix Reisen Cruises (8) Crystal Cruises Cruises (7) Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises (6) Azamara Cruises Cruises (4) Emerald Cruises Cruises (4) Celestyal Cruises Cruises (3) Seabourn Cruises Cruises (2) Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Cruises (1)

Ships Arriving Soon

Next scheduled visits to Melilla

Wed 7 Oct
Fred Olsen Balmoral
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Cruises
Thu 8 Oct
Artania
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
08:00 – 18:00
Fri 9 Oct
Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises
07:00 – 17:00

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Why Book with Blue Seas Tours?

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