Limon Cruise Port Guide

Limon, Limon Province, Costa Rica

Costa Rica's Caribbean gateway, with jungle canals, sloths, monkeys, rainforest and Afro-Caribbean culture close to the pier.

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Tortuguero Canals & Playa Bonita

About Limon

Puerto Limon is the main city on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, and ships dock at the cruise terminal right in town. Christopher Columbus landed on the small island just offshore in 1502.

This port is all about nature, with rainforest, rivers and wildlife within easy reach. It suits nature lovers and families, and I love the region's Afro-Caribbean culture, food and music.

Things to do

  • Cruise the jungle canals north of Limon to spot birds, monkeys and caimans
  • Hike the coastal trail through Cahuita National Park
  • Look for sloths in the trees along the Caribbean coast
  • Swim and relax at Playa Bonita just north of the city
  • Visit a banana plantation, one of the region's main crops

Average temperatures by month

  1. Jan83°70°
  2. Feb84°70°
  3. Mar85°71°
  4. Apr85°72°
  5. May86°73°
  6. Jun86°74°
  7. Jul85°73°
  8. Aug86°73°
  9. Sep87°73°
  10. Oct87°72°
  11. Nov84°72°
  12. Dec84°71°

Average daily high and low in °F, from the nearest weather station with long records: Puerto Limón. Source: Meteostat station records, 1991–2020.

Shore excursions in Limon

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Here are my favorite ways to spend a cruise day in Limon. Each one opens on Viator, where you can check the times, reviews and price before you book.

Tortuguero Canals & Playa Bonita

Cruise the jungle canals looking for sloths, monkeys and toucans, then see the highlights of Puerto Limón and Playa Bonita.

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Cahuita National Park Day

Walk the rainforest trail of Cahuita National Park along white-sand beaches, watching for wildlife, with a canal boat ride included.

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Zipline & Tortuguero Canals Combo

Fly over the rainforest canopy on a zipline, then slow down for a wildlife-spotting boat ride on the canals.

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Sailings that stop in Limon

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Carnival Spirit
Carnival Cruise Line
Oct 25, 2027 - Nov 4, 2027 (10 Nights)
Galveston • Fun Day at Sea • Cozumel • Fun Day at Sea • Limon, Costa Rica • Colon, Panama • Fun Day at Sea • Isla Tropicale, Roatan • Fun Day at Sea • Fun Day at Sea • Galveston
Average Starting Price
$986pp
Jim's Onboard Credit
59% OFF
MSC Poesia
MSC Cruises
Jun 24, 2027 - Jul 15, 2027 (21 Nights)
Miami • Montego Bay, Jamaica • Cartagena, Colombia • Colon, Panama • Limon, Costa Rica • Roatan, Honduras • Belize City • Miami • George Town, Cayman Islands • Ocho Rios, Jamaica • Oranjestad, Aruba • Kralendijk, Bonaire • Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic • Miami
Average Starting Price
$2,490pp
Jim's Onboard Credit
47% OFF
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Cruise Line
Apr 26, 2027 - May 6, 2027 (10 Nights)
Galveston • Fun Day at Sea • Cozumel • Fun Day at Sea • Limon, Costa Rica • Colon, Panama • Fun Day at Sea • Mahogany Bay, Honduras • Fun Day at Sea • Fun Day at Sea • Galveston
Average Starting Price
$861pp
Jim's Onboard Credit
34% OFF
Carnival Valor
Carnival Cruise Line
Sep 26, 2027 - Oct 10, 2027 (14 Nights)
Mobile, Alabama • Fun Day at Sea • Fun Day at Sea • Ocho Rios, Jamaica • Fun Day at Sea • Oranjestad, Aruba • Willemstad, Curacao • Fun Day at Sea • Cartagena, Colombia • Colon, Panama • Limon, Costa Rica • Fun Day at Sea • Cozumel • Fun Day at Sea • Mobile, Alabama
Average Starting Price
$1,172pp
Jim's Onboard Credit
Crystal Serenity
Crystal Cruises
Oct 12, 2027 - Dec 22, 2027 (71 Nights)
New York, New York • Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda • Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda • St John's, Antigua • Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe • Gustavia, St. Barts • San Juan, Puerto Rico • St. Kitts • Castries, St. Lucia • Scarborough (Tobago), Trinidad and Tobago • Devil's Island, France • Fortaleza, Brazil • Maceio, Brazil • Salvador da Bahia, Brazil • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • Ilhabela, Brazil • Balneario Camboriu, Brazil • Montevideo, Uruguay • Montevideo, Uruguay • Buenos Aires, Argentina • Buenos Aires, Argentina • Punta del Este, Uruguay • Puerto Madryn, Argentina • Port Stanley, Falkland Islands • Ushuaia, Argentina • Punta Arenas, Chile • Punta Arenas, Chile • Chilean Fjords Cruising • Chilean Fjords Cruising • Laguna San Rafael, Chile • Chacabuco, Chile • Castro, Chile • Puerto Montt, Chile • Valparaíso, Chile • Valparaíso, Chile • Bahia CoQuimbo, Chile • Iquique, Chile • General San Martin, Peru • Lima, Peru • Salaverry (Trujillo), Peru • Guayaquil, Ecuador • Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama • Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama • Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama • Panama Canal, Panama • Limon, Costa Rica • Roatan Island, Honduras • Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala • Belize City • Cozumel • Cozumel • Progreso, Mexico • Fort Lauderdale
Average Starting Price
$33,000pp
Jim's Onboard Credit
48% OFF
MSC Poesia
MSC Cruises
Oct 21, 2027 - Nov 11, 2027 (21 Nights)
Miami • Kralendijk, Bonaire • Oranjestad, Aruba • Willemstad, Curacao • Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic • Ocho Rios, Jamaica • Miami • Ocho Rios, Jamaica • Cartagena, Colombia • Colon, Panama • Limon, Costa Rica • Roatan, Honduras • Belize City • Miami
Average Starting Price
$2,180pp
Jim's Onboard Credit

Questions about Limon

What is there to do in Limon on a cruise?

My favorites: cruise the jungle canals north of Limon to spot birds, monkeys and caimans; hike the coastal trail through Cahuita National Park; look for sloths in the trees along the Caribbean coast; swim and relax at Playa Bonita just north of the city; visit a banana plantation, one of the region's main crops.

What currency is used in Limon?

Costa Rican colon; US dollars are widely accepted.

How far is Limon from the cruise pier?

The terminal is right in downtown Limon, and most people use tours or taxis to reach parks and beaches.

How do I book a cruise that stops in Limon?

Search sailings that stop in Limon on our site, or ask me for a quote. I book it for you with no fees, and I watch for price drops after you book.

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