Ports & Destinations news

The world’s ocean, expedition and river cruise lines must evolve constantly to ensure they can meet the demands and expectations of their guests, ports and destinations and regulatory bodies. From ordering new cruise ships, to refitting and upgrading existing vessels, and creating new onboard and onshore experiences, the cruise lines always have news to share.

News, Ports and Destinations

MSC Cruises and Port of Kiel inaugurate shore power facility

MSC Cruises and Port of Kiel inaugurate shore power facility

MSC Cruises

By Alex Smith | 26 September 2023

The new technology will reduce the emissions produced by vessels visiting the German port

Report, Ports and Destinations

Building a foundation for sustainable cruise growth in Norway

Building a foundation for sustainable cruise growth in Norway

Hurtigruten_Espen Mills

By Rebecca Gibson | 25 September 2023

Rebecca Gibson reports on some of the enhancements various ports and destinations are making to their facilities and shore excursion offerings to improve the cruise experience in Norway

Norwegian ports and destinations are making enhancements to improve the cruise experience

News, Ports and Destinations

Resorts World One makes maiden voyage to Sanya, China

Resorts World One makes maiden voyage to Sanya, China

Resorts World Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 25 September 2023

Two and three-night cruises from Hong Kong are now available from Resorts World Cruises

Report, Ports and Destinations

How cruising is making progress in the Mediterranean

How cruising is making progress in the Mediterranean
By Jon Ingleton | 20 September 2023

Not so long ago, the Mediterranean cruise season lasted for six or seven months. Now, it’s eight or nine, and soon it will be year-round. Jon Ingleton shares how MedCruise members are preparing for this growth

As the region's cruise season continues to grow, CFR shares how MedCruise members are preparing

News, Ports and Destinations

World Navigator makes maiden call at Port of Ceuta

World Navigator makes maiden call at Port of Ceuta

Port of Ceuta

By Laura Hyde | 18 September 2023

The port gifted a commemorative plaque to the ship’s captain on 16 September 2023

News, Ports and Destinations

Seabourn Pursuit to visit the South Pacific and Australia in 2024

Seabourn Pursuit to visit the South Pacific and Australia in 2024

Seabourn

By Laura Hyde | 15 September 2023

Seabourn’s newest vessel will sail the cruise line’s first-ever expedition voyages to the region

News, Royal Caribbean, Ports and Destinations

Royal Caribbean to open first adults-only space on Perfect Day at CocoCay

Royal Caribbean to open first adults-only space on Perfect Day at CocoCay

Royal Caribbean International

By Rebecca Gibson | 15 September 2023

Guests on private Bahamian island will be able to visit pools, bars and more at Hideaway Beach from 2024

News, Ports and Destinations

Port of Bilbao welcoming record number of cruise ships in September

Port of Bilbao welcoming record number of cruise ships in September

Port of Bilbao

By Alex Smith | 13 September 2023

A total of 20 vessels will stop over in the port, including two maiden calls

News, Ports and Destinations

Seabourn Pursuit makes maiden call at the Port of Valencia

Seabourn Pursuit makes maiden call at the Port of Valencia

Port Authority of València

By Laura Hyde | 12 September 2023

A traditional plaque exchange ceremony took place onboard the expedition vessel

News, Ports and Destinations

Port of Dover hosts inaugural call from Nieuw Statendam

Port of Dover hosts inaugural call from Nieuw Statendam

Holland America Line

By Rebecca Gibson | 11 September 2023

The ship will return in 2025 to become the first HAL vessel to homeport in the UK in 10 years 

News, Ports and Destinations

Portsmouth Port secures £19.8 million grant to install shore power

Portsmouth Port secures £19.8 million grant to install shore power

Portsmouth International Port

By Laura Hyde | 11 September 2023

The project will allow docked ships to switch off and plug in to green electricity

News, Ports and Destinations

Virgin Voyages reveals 27 new itineraries with visits to 19 new ports

Virgin Voyages reveals 27 new itineraries with visits to 19 new ports

Virgin Voyages

By Laura Hyde | 08 September 2023

Richard Branson’s cruise line will offer 63 itineraries globally until April 2025

News, Building and refurbishment, Ports and Destinations

Gibraltar plans to construct new cruise terminal

Gibraltar plans to construct new cruise terminal

Ministry of Business, Tourism and The Port

By Rebecca Gibson | 07 September 2023

Government aims to make the territory the "most important cruise destination" in the Western Med

News, Ferry news, Ports and Destinations

Major engineering project begins at Douglas Harbour

Major engineering project begins at Douglas Harbour

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

By Laura Hyde | 05 September 2023

Alterations made to King Edward VIII Pier to better accommodate Manxman

News, Ports and Destinations

Explora I makes maiden call to Ireland’s Foyle Port

Explora I makes maiden call to Ireland’s Foyle Port

Foyle Port

By Laura Hyde | 05 September 2023

Explora Journeys’ new vessel is one of six ships scheduled to visit between 1 and 8 September

News, Ports and Destinations

Norwegian Cruise Line begins first season sailing from Port of Baltimore

Norwegian Cruise Line begins first season sailing from Port of Baltimore

Norwegian Cruise Line

By Laura Hyde | 04 September 2023

Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun will homeport from the US port for autumn/winter

News, Ports and Destinations

AIDA Cruises signs five-year agreement with Port of Hamburg

AIDA Cruises signs five-year agreement with Port of Hamburg

AIDA Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 04 September 2023

Brand to continue bringing passengers and ships to German city

News, Ports and Destinations

MSC Cruises to call at new Middle East ports in winter 2023-2024

MSC Cruises to call at new Middle East ports in winter 2023-2024

MSC Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 01 September 2023

MSC Virtuosa will visit Manama in Bahrain, while MSC Orchestra will head to Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt

News, Ports and Destinations

Portland Port projected to bring £3.6 million to local economy in September

Portland Port projected to bring £3.6 million to local economy in September

Portland Port Group

By Laura Hyde | 30 August 2023

A record-breaking 18 cruise ships are scheduled to visit the UK port

News, Cruise news, Ports and Destinations

Cruise ship visitor centre officially opens in Inverclyde, Scotland

Cruise ship visitor centre officially opens in Inverclyde, Scotland

Peel Ports

By Laura Hyde | 29 August 2023

The project is expected to provide a £26 million boost to the economy