Port Argentario marks a decade of cruise growth with record season and prestigious maiden calls
Port Argentario is celebrating a major milestone in its cruise development journey, marking ten years of steady growth and welcoming a record 82 cruise calls during the 2026 season. (more…)
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The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced a significant enhancement to its cruise incentive program by including the stoppage of passenger and cruise ships at Timsah Lake to utilize Ismailia Yacht Marina for tourism purposes in the calculation of rebate percentage of Suez Canal granted to Cruise Ships.
Tarragona Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding (GPH), today celebrates the opening of a new Flemingo Duty Free store, marking a new milestone in the development of the terminal’s retail offering and further enhancing the experience of passengers visiting Tarragona and the Costa Daurada. 


Three MedCruise members — Fundación Valenciaport, the Port Authority of Valencia and the Port of Motril — have taken part in an initiative developed within the framework of PortCREW – Interreg Euro-MED, a European project promoting more sustainable, innovative and better-connected cruise tourism models across Mediterranean port destinations. 
ADELTE has been awarded by the Société de Gestion du Port de Tangier Ville (SGPTV) the contract for the design, manufacture, and installation of a new passenger boarding system for the cruise terminal at the iconic Port of Tanger Ville, with delivery scheduled for 2027.
Luz Marina Espiau Moreno, Member of the MedCruise Board of Directors and Commercial and Business Development Director at the Port of Tenerife, recently participated in the TUI Cruises Business Development Programme onboard Mein Schiff Flow.
The implementation of the EES and ETIAS systems will enable the automation of entry and exit control processes for citizens of third countries and will improve the passenger experience, while ensuring a higher level of security and control in international passenger flows.
Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Raquel López, Port Operations Director Spain, Gibraltar & Portugal, to the Board of Directors of the Barcelona Ship Agents Association (Associació d’Agents Consignataris de Vaixells de Barcelona).
MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, has concluded its 68th General Assembly in Palermo, celebrating its 30th Anniversary.
The 68th MedCruise General Assembly, set to take place in the historic city of Palermo, Italy, from 9th to 12th June 2026, promises to be a landmark event for both the Association and the global cruise industry.
The Port of Valencia has become the first port in Spain to implement a passenger border control system compatible with the European Entry/Exit System (EES). 
The Port of Las Palmas will become an international focal point for the cruise industry in September 2026 with the hosting of Seatrade Cruise Med, one of the sector’s most important professional events in the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions.
Rouen is sharpening its cruise strategy around one commercial priority: capturing more value from the hours after the morning excursion.
The cruise lines welcome the completion of the new tender berth pier at the Old Port of Mykonos, a small but crucial infrastructure improvement designed to strengthen safety, improve passenger flow and enhance the overall cruise guest experience.
The ports of Palamós and Roses anticipate 72 cruise calls, with about 70,000 passengers and an estimated economic impact of €6.6 M within the territory. 
Five Senses Consulting & Development continues to support the strategic cruise development of Agios Nikolaos, Crete, as the destination further strengthens its role within the Eastern Mediterranean cruise market.
The cruises Scenic Eclipse I and Scenic Eclipse II will dock at the Delicias quay this Saturday and spend one night in Seville. 
The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has facilitated the delivery of a donation of clothing and personal items collected onboard Arcadia, operated by P&O Cruises.
“¡Todos a bordo!” brings together over 500 students in a pioneering initiative led by the Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and driven by MedCruise Board Member Luz Marina Espiau Moreno.
A series of high-level meetings and joint initiatives involving European Ports and Destinations Associations took place during Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, underscoring the growing importance of cross-regional collaboration in addressing shared industry challenges and opportunities. 



The port authorities of Madeira and of Douro, Leixões, and Viana do Castelo have established a cooperation protocol through the sharing of resources and expertise in the field of digital transformation and technological innovation.
The arrival of Marella Discovery II at the Port of Limassol on Wednesday marked the start of Cyprus’ cruise season and reaffirmed the island’s key position in the regional maritime tourism industry. 
During the Blue Economy Summit 2026 event held in Trabzon, a very productive exchange of views took place regarding passenger tourism and port services in the Black Sea.
MedCruise, the largest cruise port association in the world, announces the launch of its Cruise Economic Impact Assessment Study, a major initiative aimed at providing a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of the economic, social and environmental contribution of cruise tourism. 