Cienfuegos, Cuba

Cruise Port

Cienfuegos

Municipality in Cuba.

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Overview

Cienfuegos is a cruise port in Cuba. It lies on the coast at approximately 22.146, -80.436.

About Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos, capital of Cienfuegos Province, is a city on the southern coast of Cuba. It is located about 250 km (160 mi) from Havana and has a population of 178,368 in 2022. Since the late 1960s, Cienfuegos has become one of Cuba’s main industrial centers, especially in the energy and sugar sectors. The city is dubbed La Perla del Sur. Despite being known as an industrial city of factories and various power plants, and the name Cienfuegos literally translating to “one hundred fires”, the city actually takes its name from the surname of Asturian-born José Cienfuegos Jovellanos, Captain General of Cuba (1816–19).

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Cienfuegos — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Cienfuegos

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Cuba 20160320 4849 Cienfuegos sRGB
Cienfuegos (Cuban municipal map)
Cienfuegos (Cuban municipal map)
Castle at the Entrance to Cienfuegos (Boston Public Library)
Castle at the Entrance to Cienfuegos (Boston Public Library)
Cienfuegos town hall
Cienfuegos town hall

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 33°C in Jul and coolest around 28°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
28°
19°
Feb
30°
20°
Mar
30°
21°
Apr
31°
22°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
24°
Jul
33°
25°
Aug
33°
25°
Sep
32°
24°
Oct
31°
23°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
29°
20°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Cienfuegos the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Cienfuegos, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →