44 FEATURE Port of San Diego With elongated voyages leading the tide of evolving industry needs, the Port of San Diego leverages its prime location as the southernmost port along the US West Coast to elevate cruise line operations and redefine ‘adventure’ as a voyage that begins with a premier guest experience. With readily available shore power connections, cruise ships can recharge sustainably as guests enjoy activities and entertainment just steps away from the cruise terminals. This positive experience helps set high expectations for memorable excursions to destinations like the Mexican Rivera with Norwegian Cruise Line, or the 51-day ‘South Pacific Excursion’ with Holland America Line. Ports prepare for the future Le Havre Croisières and Port of San Diego outline how they are adapting their facilities and excursion programmes to meet the ever-evolving demands of cruise lines and their guests Le Havre Croisières Located in Normandy, France, with close connections to other Northern European ports, Le Havre supports extended multi-port itineraries, repositioning and transatlantic cruises, and flexible turnaround operations. By combining modern infrastructure, immersive local offerings and sustainable options, Le Havre empowers cruise lines to deliver distinctive, memorable experiences which meet passenger expectations and adapt effortlessly to emerging trends in the evolving cruise landscape. Le Havre Croisières is catering to evolving cruise itineraries by enabling year-round operations, slow cruising and environmentally conscious, short-distance excursions. Its new terminals will streamline embarkation and disembarkation, offering cruise guests seamless access to curated cultural, gastronomic and nature-based experiences. Photo: Le Havre Croisières/Jacques Basile
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