Ambassador Cruise Line Fam Trip in Honfleur & Normandy
“On August 29, we welcomed Ambassador Cruise Line, one of our most regular cruise callers, and 30 travel agents for a fam trip to experience the destination first-hand”, says Jerome Radanovic, Terminal of Honfleur cruise promoter. (more…)
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Sikuki Nuuk is strategically well-placed on the West Coast of Greenland, an ice-free part of the Arctic open for all year operation.
Iceland Port Services (IPS) is a stevedoring company that offers luggage handling, provision loading, waste offload and management for cruise ships calling to Reykjavik.
In early August Ports of North Cape organised a fam trip focusing exclusively on the expedition, luxury and small-ship cruise segment. 
Esbjerg is situated at the gateway to the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised as one of the world’s most important tidal ecosystems having vast tidal flats and hosting rich birdlife. 
Tvoroyri is situated on Sudoroy, the southernmost island of the Faroe Islands. The spacious fjord, established port infrastructure and surrounding landscape provide an ideal setting for cruise calls. 
Following an interactive workshop at the Cruise Europe Conference in Reykjavik, led by the commercial team, Louise Landler and Luis de Carvalho, at Copenhagen Malmo Port, the conclusions to the five initiatives – cruise & community value; winter cruise readiness; cruise rapid response; future cruise experience; and visitor flow coordination – have been sent out to all the attendees. 
Family-owned Tor Shipping is no stranger to hard work, and it is this dedication that has returned the company to pre-coronavirus levels of business. 

Maloy Adventure (Måløy Adventure, Norway) was originally established in 2022 by 30 local businesses as a destination development company, with the goal of developing Maloy into a vibrant and responsible travel destination.
Next Travel Nordic is a cruise operations partner across the Nordics, with more than 35 years of experience. It began by building a strong foundation in Finland and later expanded: first into Sweden in 2020 and then into Norway in 2024.
Norwegian Travel (NT) is Norway’s largest shore excursion provider, operating in attractions across four key destinations: Andalsnes, Tromso, Narvik and Kirkenes, explains Jacob Norby, head of cruise at the company.
Hoppe Maritime Group is a group of companies offering maritime and logistic services in various fields of the shipping business.
On a FAM trip to Plymouth (Devon, UK) before Easter, Cruise Europe witnessed firsthand, not only what is on offer for the ships and passengers – and there is plenty – but just how clearly the people at Cattewater Harbour Commissioners (CHC), Plymouth, understand the business of cruising.
Nestled on Scotland’s east coast, Montrose Port is well positioned for boutique/expedition style cruise passengers. 
Trondheim Port Authority has secured a grid connection for its main cruise quay. By 2028, it will be able to supply 4.9MW with an upgrade to 12MW by 2029.
As cruise planners seek destinations that combine operational efficiency with immersive guest experiences, Rouen is reinforcing its position as an overnight cultural anchor on the Seine.
The Cruise Club plenary, led by Jean-Baptiste Gastinne, took place Tuesday, January 27, at Le Havre’s Port Center.
“On 7 January, AIDAnova called at Cherbourg, providing an excellent opportunity to host our annual cruise stakeholders’ meeting on board the vessel”, says Guillaume Hamel, Cherbourg Cruise Club. 
Cruising is entering a new phase. As travel trends shift toward authenticity, sustainability and emotional value, Northern Europe – and the Baltic Sea in particular – is increasingly aligned with the expectations of tomorrow’s cruise passengers.
Established in 2009, MTC Hamburg has become a leading provider of world-class maritime training, renowned for its certified programmes, highly qualified instructors, and advanced simulation facilities in western Hamburg. 
E-L-S (European Land Excursion Services), based in Hamburg & Warnemunde, specialises in designing, organising and operating shore excursions and other land activities for German and international cruise calls in all German ports. 