Ports and destinations news, features and events

Okinawa: an island-hopping adventure in Japan

Okinawa: an island-hopping adventure in Japan

OCVB

By Alex Smith | 26 May 2023

Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture provides a wealth of natural and cultural highlights for visitors to discover during a cruise, with Ponant now sailing its first expedition voyages to the remote islands

Okinawa Prefecture provides a wealth of natural and cultural highlights for visitors to discover

A destination that is coming back stronger than before

A destination that is coming back stronger than before

Hong Kong Tourism Board 

By Alice Chambers | 25 May 2023

Hong Kong is recovering quickly from the setbacks of Covid-19 thanks to its wide variety of shore excursion offerings and easy itinerary links to North, East and South Asia

Hong Kong’s shore excursion offerings and links to Asia are bringing cruise operators back to the region 

Gibraltar: a history of intrigue and seafaring

Gibraltar: a history of intrigue and seafaring
By Alex Smith | 24 May 2023

Kevin Bossino of Gibraltar Tourist Board talks with Alex Smith about Gibraltar’s remarkable past and its role in developing the next generation of seafarers

Kevin Bossino of Gibraltar Tourist Board discusses the Rock’s remarkable past as a maritime hub

Tarragona: Catalonia’s culturally rich alternative

Tarragona: Catalonia’s culturally rich alternative
By Richard Humphreys | 23 May 2023

Tarragona is flourishing, with its popularity among cruise passengers soaring, a new terminal under construction, and receiving recognition for its various Unesco sites

With a new terminal under construction, the port’s popularity among cruise guests is soaring

Galveston expands cruise terminal ahead of Carnival Jubilee’s arrival

Galveston expands cruise terminal ahead of Carnival Jubilee’s arrival

Carnival Cruise Line

By Alice Chambers | 22 May 2023

Carnival Cruise Line’s new vessel will operate from the Texas port, following its debut in December 

Exploring Northern Norway’s remote destinations

Exploring Northern Norway’s remote destinations
By Jon Ingleton | 22 May 2023

Every brand can capitalise on the boom in expedition cruising by scheduling calls in Norway. Jon Ingleton shares the highlights of the ports and adventures he experienced during a trip with Cruise Northern Norway & Svalbard

Brands can capitalise on the boom in expedition cruising by scheduling calls in Norway

Why the Port of San Diego is investing in growth

Why the Port of San Diego is investing in growth
By Alex Smith | 19 May 2023

The Port of San Diego is making improvements to its cruise ship terminals to cater for the rapid growth in cruise calls

The port is making improvements to its cruise terminals to cater for the rapid growth in calls

Positive statements improve views of cruise industry, study says

Positive statements improve views of cruise industry, study says

Visit Copenhagen

By Alex Smith | 16 May 2023

Cruise Copenhagen investigated ways to bolster support for cruising among Copenhagen residents

Norway welcomes Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana to Frøya and Hitra

Norway welcomes Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana to Frøya and Hitra

Explore Hitra

By Alice Chambers | 15 May 2023

Region welcoming more cruise ships in 2023 as guests look to explore local villages and cuisine

Marella Cruises’ Discovery begins first sailing from Port Canaveral

Marella Cruises’ Discovery begins first sailing from Port Canaveral

Marella Cruises

By Alex Smith | 12 May 2023

The ship’s summer programme will include 26 sailings in North America and the Caribbean

Riga becomes the first Latvian port to join Cruise Baltic

Riga becomes the first Latvian port to join Cruise Baltic

Cruise Baltic

By Alice Chambers | 11 May 2023

The port will receive 63 calls this year and can berth 320-metre-long cruise ships

Why a ferry brand needs far more than just a good ship to thrive

Why a ferry brand needs far more than just a good ship to thrive

iStock/Liz Leyden

By Michael Grey | 11 May 2023

Having spacious and cost-effective vessels is a bonus for every ferry operator but the secret to successful operations lies in having helpful staff and well-equipped and well-located ports

The secret to success lies in having helpful staff and well-equipped ports, says Michael Grey

Over €416 million to be invested in Adriatic Sea tourism, says report

Over €416 million to be invested in Adriatic Sea tourism, says report

Risposte Turismo

By Alex Smith | 09 May 2023

Risposte Tourismo presented its Adriatic Sea Tourism Report 2023 at the Adriatic Sea Forum

Disney Cruise Line to call at Hamburg in 2024 cruise season

Disney Cruise Line to call at Hamburg in 2024 cruise season

MediaServer Hamburg/Andreas Vallbracht

By Alex Smith | 05 May 2023

A seven-day voyage to the British Isles will include a stop in Hamburg on 3 September 2024

Port of Aberdeen receives first cruise ship after £400 million expansion

Port of Aberdeen receives first cruise ship after £400 million expansion

Port of Aberdeen

By Alex Smith | 03 May 2023

The 202-metre-long AIDAaura is the longest vessel ever to visit the Scottish port

UK cruise industry saw rebound in calls and passengers in 2022

UK cruise industry saw rebound in calls and passengers in 2022

Visit Britain

By Alex Smith | 25 April 2023

Data released by Cruise Britain projects an eight per cent growth in port calls in 2023

Guernsey to receive over 147,000 cruise passengers in 2023

Guernsey to receive over 147,000 cruise passengers in 2023

The Islands of Guernsey

By Alice Chambers | 17 April 2023

The Channel Island will welcome 95 cruise ships, 12 of which will making inaugural visits

Stornoway prepares for busy 2023 cruise season

Stornoway prepares for busy 2023 cruise season

Stornoway Port Authority

By Alex Smith | 14 April 2023

More than 100 cruise calls are scheduled at the UK port between April and September

Port of Vancouver welcomes first of 331 cruise ships for the 2023 season

Port of Vancouver welcomes first of 331 cruise ships for the 2023 season

Port of Vancouver

By Alice Chambers | 13 April 2023

The port authority is also preparing to host a record number of 1.2 million cruise passengers

Charting a course in the post-Covid cruise market

Charting a course in the post-Covid cruise market

Hamburg Port Consulting

By Hartmut Beyer | 10 April 2023

Following extensive research into the global cruise market post-Covid and wide-ranging interviews with cruise line operators, Hamburg Port Consulting reveals some unexpected conclusions about the demographics of passengers and less surprising trends regarding top destinations

Cruise companies and destinations must consider new trends as they rebound from the pandemic

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