Alicante Adventure; Paraglide in Santa Pola or Agost

2 h 30 minCartagenaWildlife & natureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:20 pm, 4 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 40 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 5:00 pm
  1. 9:00 am
    Ship docks in Cartagena20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 9:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 9:35 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 2 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 1:15 pm.
  4. 12:05 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 12:20 pm
    Back at the gangway4 h 40 min before all aboard
  6. 5:00 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Cartagena call (9:00 am–5:00 pm). It runs 2 h 30 min; ashore by 9:20 am, you can start by 9:35 am and be back at the gangway around 12:20 pm — 3 h 40 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:20 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.

Among the 57 Cartagena shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 3 h); 95% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cartagena call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Maxima Adventure in Santa Pola or Agost : Paragliding Tour!

We invite you to participate in this adventure that combines the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful region with the thrill of paragliding. You dare to fly for real? Tour itinerary:

1. Pickup from your hotel : We will start the pickup from your accommodation, where our guide will tell you about what awaits you.

2. Nature and Landscapes : We will head to the point of flight. Capture the beauty of local flora and fauna.

3. Paragliding : Live the adventure, you will enjoy an exciting paragliding flight. Experience the adrenaline and freedom as you ply the skies and gaze at Santa Pola and Tabarca or the village of Agost (depending on the weather, the flight will be at one point or another), from a unique perspective. With expert instructors and all the safety equipment, you will live an unforgettable moment that will leave you breathless.

*We depend on the weather of that day to make the experience.

*Carries video and photos included

Max 8 per group English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Small refreshment for after the paragliding flight
  • Safe and sustainable tourism
  • Equipment for the flight
  • Natural mineral water available for each passenger
  • Flight video and photo report
  • Fuel surcharge

Not included

  • Food, drinks, shopping or any non-arranged service
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Faro de Santa Pola
    Paragliding safely Guaranteed adventure Incredible landscapes Tickets included Spanish included snack with a drink
    1 hAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Parking of the outdoor shopping center in the area opposite the Mercadona
Parking of the outdoor shopping center in the area opposite the Mercadona
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operated by Paella Travel. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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