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MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, held its 69th General Assembly yesterday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bringing together its members for an important session focused on the Association’s ongoing work, governance and future development. (more…)
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The Port of Lisbon, in partnership with MSC Cruises and CLIA, hosted a new session of the “All Aboard!” educational initiative, reinforcing its commitment to promoting maritime culture and showcasing career opportunities within the cruise industry to younger generations. (more…)
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Last Sunday, 2 August, the MSC Virtuosa, the Norwegian Dawn and the Viking Star docked at the port of Tarragona. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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Dubrovnik is further strengthening its position as a significant home port destination in 2026, with 461 cruise calls scheduled and 661,094 cruise passengers expected to visit the city throughout the year. (more…)
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The Port of Lisbon recorded this year its best June ever in cruise activity, reaching new historic highs in both passenger numbers and ship calls, confirming a sustained growth trend that reinforces Lisbon’s position among the leading European destinations in this tourism segment. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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The magnificent clipper cruise ship Star Flyer, owned by Star Clippers, concluded her spring season with a voyage to the Egyptian ports, calling at Alexandria, Port Said, and Safaga between 26 and 30 June 2026 through Gulf Agency (Egypt), carrying 103 passengers. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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). (more…)
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MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, has concluded its 68th General Assembly in Palermo, celebrating its 30th Anniversary. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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). (more…)
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Representatives from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Fred. Olsen Port Agency recently visited Tenerife Ports for a strategic meeting focused on strengthening collaboration and exploring future opportunities for cruise development in the Canary Islands. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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Rouen is sharpening its cruise strategy around one commercial priority: capturing more value from the hours after the morning excursion. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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Under glorious spring sunshine, the Port of Ajaccio was delighted to celebrate, on Thursday 7 May 2026, Marella Cruises’ 30th anniversary. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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The cruises Scenic Eclipse I and Scenic Eclipse II will dock at the Delicias quay this Saturday and spend one night in Seville. (more…)
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The number of cruise ships staying overnight at Funchal Port doubled in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2025, according to data released by APRAM – Madeira Ports Administration. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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“¡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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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Reinforcing its role as a key voice for Mediterranean cruise ports, MedCruise successfully concluded its participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami, delivering a dynamic programme of presentations, high-level participation, and impactful networking opportunities. (more…)
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The ship repair company is also installing new bow bulbs on two of the vessels— a technically complex operation being carried out for the first time in the Canary Islands. (more…)
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In the first quarter of this year, the Cruise Terminal of the Porto do Funchal handled 335,748 passengers, representing a 24.79% increase compared to the same period last year. (more…)
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Tarragona Cruise Port officially launched its 2026 cruise season this Thursday April 16. The Wind Star belonging to the WindStar Cruises line was responsible for inaugurating what will be a record season, in terms of both calls and passengers. (more…)
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The 2026 cruise season in the ports of the Central Adriatic got off to a strong start on 31st March, when the vessel Artemis made its inaugural call at the port of Pesaro. (more…)
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The cruise industry has reaffirmed its status as a powerful economic engine for Liguria, with new findings highlighting its growing contribution to regional prosperity. (more…)
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Five Senses Consulting & Development continues to support cruise destination growth through structured strategy, stakeholder coordination, and targeted market positioning across the Mediterranean. (more…)
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Intercruises is pleased to share an interview published in the Tribuna de Andalucía with Raquel López, Port Operations Director for Spain, Gibraltar & Portugal at Intercruises. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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Bodrum Cruise Port, a strategic Mediterranean hub within the Global Ports Holding network, officially inaugurated its 2026 cruise season today with the arrival of Astoria Grande. (more…)
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