Puerto Limon cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica (Central and South America). Most worthwhile nature stops are 45 to 75 minutes away, so return guarantees matter here.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | – | – | – | $94 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $112 | – | – | $35 | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | – | – | $78 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | – | – | $55 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | – | – | – | $42 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $110 | – | – | $57 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $82 | – | – | $110 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $135 | – | – | $90 | 3/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $125 | – | – | $72 | 3/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Puerto Limon were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Puerto Limon Carnival in Puerto Limon NCL in Puerto Limon MSC in Puerto Limon
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Cahuita National Park | 35.0 km | ~80 min by road |
| Veragua Rainforest | 19.7 km | ~45 min by road |
| Sloth sanctuary | 25.0 km | ~60 min by road |
| Tortuguero canals | 34.2 km | ~80 min by road |
Distances are measured from Limon Cruise Terminal. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Nature / waterfall / park: Cahuita and the sloth sanctuary are about an hour south.
- City / island tour: Tortuguero canal trips are long days.