Ponce, United States

Cruise Port

Ponce

City and municipality of Puerto Rico.

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Overview

Ponce is a cruise port in United States. It lies on the coast at approximately 18.011, -66.614.

About Ponce

Ponce is a city and a municipality on the southern coast of Puerto Rico. The most populated city outside the San Juan metropolitan area, Ponce was founded on August 12, 1692 and is named after Juan Ponce de León y Loayza, the great-grandson of Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León. Ponce is often referred to as La Perla del Sur, La Ciudad Señorial, and La Ciudad de las Quenepas.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Ponce — 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 Ponce

Ciudad de Ponce, Puerto Rico, vista desde el Hotel Ponce Holiday Inn, mirando al este (DSC02782D)
Ciudad de Ponce, Puerto Rico, vista desde el Hotel Ponce Holiday Inn, mirando al este (DSC02782D)
Castillo Serralles
Castillo Serralles
Ponce - Teatro La Perla
Ponce - Teatro La Perla
Ponce cathedral, Ponce, Puerto Rico, after the Puerto Rico 2019-2020 earthquakes
Ponce cathedral, Ponce, Puerto Rico, after the Puerto Rico 2019-2020 earthquakes

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in Jul and coolest around 28°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

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

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

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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