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Seatrade Cruise Talks | In Conversation with MedCruise, featuring Theodora Riga and Holly Payne
Join Theodora Riga, President of MedCruise and Director of Strategic Communications at the Port of Thessaloniki, as she speaks with Holly Payne Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Seatrade Cruise Review, about her vision for the Mediterranean cruise industry. (more…)
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The cruise season in the Port of Thessaloniki commenced today for the second consecutive year with the arrival of the cruise ship “Celebrity Infinity” from Celebrity Cruises. (more…)
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Cruise tourism in Madeira experienced its best year ever in 2024, surpassing the milestone of 700,000 passengers for the first time. (more…)
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The Port of Lisbon has been awarded the title of Best Atlantic Port in Europe at the third edition of the Cruceroadicto Awards, a prestigious international recognition organized by Cruceroadicto and voted exclusively by cruise passengers. (more…)
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The second ADRIJOROUTES public event has set a relevant milestone for the cultural network of 8 ports involved in the project. The partnership has unveiled today the 7 all-crossborder thematic routes to promote ports and destinations between the Italian and Croatian shores of the Adriatic sea. (more…)
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The Andalucía Room at the Junta de Andalucía’s stand at FITUR has been the epicentre of the region’s ambitious plans for 2025 in the nautical and cruise tourism sector, with the presentation of CITCA 2025, the Joint Action Plan for the Promotion of Nautical and Cruise Tourism, and the latest report from the International Cruise Tourism Observatory (OBSERTUR 2024). (more…)
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Cruise activity at the Porto Cruise Terminal (Port of Leixões) continues its remarkable growth of recent years, reaching new historical highs in 2024. (more…)
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The Port Authority of Volos is pleased to announce that the work of removing debris from the cruise ship pier of the port is underway and will be completed by March 31, 2025. (more…)
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The Port of Lisbon recorded its best-ever operational results in cruise tourism in 2024, consolidating its position as one of the leading tourist destinations in the sector. (more…)
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As a new mandate begins at MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports and its adjoining seas, following elections held during the 65th General Assembly held in Malaga Spain on 13th September 2024. (more…)
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The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has been named a finalist in the “Best Atlantic Port in Europe” category at the Cruceroadicto 2024 Awards, recognising excellence in the cruise industry. (more…)
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A new milestone for Madeira: the Port of Funchal reached 700,000 cruise passengers this Monday (December 30, 2024), setting a record that far exceeds the previous high of 624,000 passengers recorded last year. (more…)
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The launch of AROYA Cruises signifies a pivotal moment in Cruise Saudi’s journey to position Saudi Arabia as a leading global cruise destination. (more…)
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The Port of Funchal is experiencing a growing trend: an increasing number of cruise ships are making overnight stays. (more…)
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The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife welcomed the Explora I yesterday, a true masterpiece of navigation belonging to the luxury brand Explora Journeys, part of the MSC Group. (more…)
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MedCruise has been actively present at the World Conference Cities & Ports held by AIVP–The World Network of Port-Cities, hosted by MedCruise member Port of Lisbon. (more…)
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The number of cruise companies choosing the Port of Funchal (Madeira) as a supply base for their ships has been steadily rising. (more…)
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The ports of Palamós and Roses have closed the 2024 cruise season on the Costa Brava with 58 calls (a 9% increase over last year) and 53,000 passengers (1% more). (more…)
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MedCruise, the association of cruise ports in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, would like to wish Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the new Commission College every success in its five-year term commencing today. (more…)
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During the 65th MedCruise General Assembly held in Malaga, Spain, and within the framework of Seatrade Cruise Med 2024, Theodora Riga was elected as the President of MedCruise. (more…)
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Alexandria Port Authority, headed by Rear Admiral Ahmed Hawash, warmly welcomed the luxurious cruise ship Astoria Grande on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, at 6:30 AM. (more…)
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On 6 November, the Port of Sevilla received the ESPO Award 2024 for its contributions to the circular economy, benefiting both the city and the surrounding community. (more…)
Within the same week both the beautiful cruise AIDA BLU and the luxurious cruise MSC LIRICA visited Port Said Port after long time cruise inactivity in the region. (more…)
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Alexandria Port has been experiencing a significant uptick in cruise calls, with several large vessels docking at its terminals in recent weeks. (more…)
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On 27th October, the Port of San Sebastián de La Gomera proudly welcomed the exclusive cruise ship Hanseatic Spirit on its maiden call, carrying 131 passengers and 166 crew members. (more…)
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On 4th November 2024, the exclusive Evrima cruise yacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection made its inaugural call at La Estaca Port in El Hierro. (more…)
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On 1st November, the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife proudly welcomed the magnificent Mein Schiff 7 from TUI Cruises on its inaugural call. (more…)
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On October 29, 2024, the “1st Meeting for the Sustainability of Cruise Activity in Lisbon” took place at the Lisbon Cruise Terminal. (more…)
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Theodora Riga, President of MedCruise, attended the 7th edition of the Adriatic Sea Forum – Cruise, Ferry, Sail & Yacht, where she engaged in impactful discussions on critical topics shaping Adriatic maritime tourism. (more…)
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This double call took place last Saturday, coinciding with the arrival of the Spirit of Discovery and Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ships in the same pier. (more…)
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The aim is to promote the destination of the city of Huelva and the province in an Andalusian cruise itinerary. (more…)
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Ports of Tenerife recently held an informative session focused on the implementation of the EES (Entry/Exit System) and ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System). (more…)
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Port of Lisbon will host the World Conferences Cities & Ports by AIVP, form 27 to 29 November 2024. (more…)
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On 9th October, Explora I, the brand-new ship of Explora Journeys cruise company, calls for the first time in the port of Ancona. (more…)
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MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports is pleased to announce the return of Nicky Guerrero as Secretary General of the Association. Nicky was Secretary General of the Association from January to November 2023 and after a break, is resuming the role. (more…)
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The president of Madeira Ports (APRAM, SA), Paula Cabaço, establishes as a major objective for the near future of the association that brings together the port authorities of Madeira, Azores, Canary Islands and Cape Verde, the creation of a new cruise tourist destination: The destination of Macaronesia. (more…)
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This key event was held in Malaga on 11, 12 and 13 September, bringing together the main players in the cruise industry in the Mediterranean, offering a strategic opportunity to strengthen trade relations and promote Almeria as a reference destination. (more…)
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The Port of Tenerife celebrated the first docking of the Sun Princess, a state-of-the-art cruise ship belonging to the Princess Cruises fleet, consigned by PAHO. (more…)
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The Mindelo Cruise Terminal, which is already in its final stages of construction, is located in one of the most beautiful bays in the world – Porto Grande, in São Vicente Island, Cape Verde’s largest port, which has maintained its tradition of serving international shipping and is increasingly establishing itself as an important port of call for cruise ships in the mid-Atlantic. (more…)
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The Port of Heraklion has recorded significant growth in cruise traffic during the first nine months of 2024, solidifying its position as a leading port in the Mediterranean. (more…)
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