Salinas, Ecuador

Cruise Port

Salinas

City in Santa Elena, Ecuador.

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Overview

Salinas is a cruise port in Ecuador. It lies on the coast at approximately -2.217, -80.95.

About Salinas

Salinas is a coastal city located in the Province of Santa Elena, Ecuador. It is the seat of the canton that bears its name. The westernmost city on mainland Ecuador, Salinas is an important tourist center. Salinas, Ecuador’s largest coastal resort, offers one of the country’s best real estate investment markets and most popular and most upscale beach lifestyle. It was the site of the ISA World Junior Surfing Games Ecuador in 2009. There are two major yacht clubs in Salinas, the first is Salinas Yacht Club, which is smaller than the Puerto Lucia Yacht Club, in Santa Elena, in an area known as ‘La Libertad’ which, in Spanish means ‘The Freedom Town’. Puerto Lucia boasts a hotel, several restaurants, a private beach and apartment buildings, as well as the large marina and port.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Salinas — 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 Salinas

Salinas beach view in ecuador south america
Salinas beach view in ecuador south america
Siglo XVIII
Siglo XVIII
The beach at salinas
The beach at salinas
Sunset salinas
Sunset salinas

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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