Bilbao Cruise Port Guide | 10 Things You Need to Know
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Bilbao Cruise Port is actually in Getxo, around 20 kilometres or 12 miles from central Bilbao. In this Bilbao Cruise Port Guide, I’ll show you how the port works, how to get from Getxo to Bilbao and what you need to know before planning your cruise day. I recently visited Bilbao on Liberty of the Seas, with P&O Arvia also in port, and explored independently using the metro. In this guide, I cover the cruise terminal in Getxo, the cruise shuttle, metro, taxis and shore excursions, as well as how to get back to the ship without retracing more of your route than necessary. I’ll also show you what you can realistically fit into a Bilbao cruise day, including the Guggenheim Museum, the riverfront walk and Casco Viejo, plus other options including the hop-on hop-off bus and staying in Getxo for the beach, promenade and marina. MORE CRUISE PORT GUIDES For more detailed cruise port guides, including transport, DIY sightseeing and practical planning based on my own visits: Visit SoloTravel1974.com The site currently has a dedicated Cruise Port Guides section covering port logistics and independent sightseeing. BILBAO TOURS & TICKETS Guggenheim Museum tickets, Bilbao hop-on hop-off bus and shore excursion options: Guggenheim Museum Ticket & Audio Tour https://gyg.me/pQfWCpmT Bilbao Hop on Hop Off Bus https://bilbaocityview.es/en/servicios Bilbao & Guggenheim: Shore Excursion from Getxo Port https://gyg.me/bhyWBTJ1 Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide - https://gyg.me/JQFfCQIe WATCH NEXT La Coruña Cruise Port Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know: https://youtu.be/J3tBW8aIOQM Spain & Portugal Cruise Ports Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPqD-CJ38V7I I’m a British solo traveller in my 50s who has travelled to more than 70 countries. I share practical cruise tips, cruise ship guides and port information based on places I’ve actually visited. 📍 New videos every week – Subscribe & join the adventure! https://www.youtube.com/@solotravel1974?sub_confirmation=1 📱 Cruise eSIM from Saily If you don’t want to buy the ship’s WiFi package, a cruise eSIM could be another option to consider. Saily has recently launched a cruise eSIM designed to provide mobile data at sea and in selected ports. You can find out more here: https://go.saily.site/SH11q Use code solotravel15 for 15% off. This is an affiliate link, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. 🧳 Cruise Essentials I Use (Amazon) 👉 Magnetic hooks (perfect for extra storage in your cabin): https://amzn.to/4d0ndOW 👉 Packing cubes (keep your suitcase organised): https://amzn.to/3Pyh5DA 👉 Cruise luggage tags (protect your tags at the port): https://amzn.to/47XWA9H 👉 Travel Extension Lead UK https://amzn.to/41iaqA4 EU https://amzn.to/4d5SCQ1 👉 Toiletry organiser (great for small bathrooms): https://amzn.to/4uGmQiN (Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.) #BilbaoCruisePort #BilbaoCruise #GetxoCruisePort #BilbaoSpain #CruisePortGuide Chapters 00:00 - Bilbao Cruise Port - 10 Things You Need to Know 00:30 - Bilbao Cruise Port: Where Your Ship Actually Docks 01:34 - How To Get From Getxo Cruise Port To Bilbao 02:35 - How To Get From Getxo Cruise Port To Bilbao By Metro 04:28 - What To Do Once You Arrive In Central Bilbao 05:00 - Can You Visit The Guggenheim Museum On A Bilbao Cruise Day? 06:43 - Other Ways To Explore Bilbao On A Cruise Day 07:19 - How To Get Back From Bilbao To Getxo Cruise Port 07:46 - Staying In Getxo Instead Of Going Into Bilbao 08:21 - Final Thoughts & Watch Next