Gibraltar Cruise Port Guide (Lazy Girl Edition — 2026 Update)
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Why I Booked Through Princess (Cable Car Closed + Shore Excursion Credit)
Gibraltar is normally a perfect DIY port or a great place to use one of my trusted vendors, such as shore excursions or private drivers. But in 2026, the cable car is currently down, which changes everything.
Getting up the Rock required:
a steep hike
a private taxi (limited availability + pricey)
or a ship‑run excursion
And since I had Princess shore excursion credit from my Premier Package I needed to use, booking through the cruise line made total sense.
It ended up being the perfect choice.
Europa Point: Clear Skies + Africa in Full View
Our tour stopped at Europa Point, and the skies were completely clear — the kind of visibility where the entire coast of Africa looks close enough to touch. It’s one of those surreal cruise‑day moments where you instantly start planning a future trip in your head.
This stop alone makes the excursion worth it.
Wine Tasting on the City Walls (Battlefield Fans, Listen Up)
Amazing selection of regional wines
Our wine tasting wasn’t in a random bar — it was held on Gibraltar’s historic city walls. Stone, history, views… the whole vibe was perfect.
And here’s the part that made the day unforgettable:
My husband was texting our son because the exact spot where we were drinking wine is a playable location in Battlefield. So yes — we were literally sipping wine in a real‑life map from the game.
It was hilarious, surreal, and one of the coolest “unexpected cruise moments” we’ve ever had.
If you want to recreate our wine‑on‑the‑city‑walls moment, you can absolutely visit My Wines on your own. It’s easy to reach from town and perfect for a relaxed DIY afternoon. Check out My Wines Gibraltar to plan your own tasting — it’s one of my favorite little finds in this port.
Some of the amazing food we paired with wine at My Wines
If I Went Back: WWII Tunnels Are the Move
We drove through a few small sections of the WWII tunnels on our excursion, but the full system is massive — atmospheric, detailed, and full of wartime strategy.
If I went back, I would absolutely book a tour of the WWII tunnels. My husband and sons are military‑history lovers, and this would be their dream port day.
This is the port where you skip the monkeys and go straight underground.
Best Excursions
DIY Options (When Cable Car Reopens)
If the cable car is open during your sailing, Gibraltar becomes a perfect DIY port again.
You can:
walk to the cable car base
ride up the Rock
explore the viewpoints
wander Main Street
grab lunch in Casemates Square
Or book through one of your trusted vendors:
What’s Walkable
Main Street
Casemates Square
Cable Car Base Station (when open)
What’s Not Walkable
The top of the Rock
St. Michael’s Cave
WWII Tunnels
Europa Point
All require transport.
Food + Drinks
British pubs in Casemates Square
Small cafés along Main Street
Ice cream stands everywhere
Wine tasting on the city walls (if included in your excursion)
Princess Cruiser Tips (Updated)
Book excursions early — they fill fast with the cable car closed
Bring water and a light jacket
Don’t carry food near monkeys
Wine tasting excursions are the best value right now and well worth your time
FAQ
Is Gibraltar walkable? Yes — town is easy, the Rock is not.
Is the cable car open? Currently closed for repairs.
Do you need an excursion? Yes, if you want to go up the Rock.
Are the monkeys aggressive? Only if you have food.
Is the WWII tunnels tour worth it? Absolutely — especially for military‑history lovers.
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Cartagena Port Guide
La Spezia Port Guide
About the Author
Julie Davis is the travel‑hacking, cruise‑obsessed creator behind NoPointLeftBehind.net, where she teaches families how to travel better, smarter, and often for free. She sails Princess Cruises 4–5 times a year, specializes in Mediterranean cruise port guides, and runs the Travel Hacking Moms Group on Facebook.
