Cruise Destinations News
Wales: Iconic Landscapes within easy reach of a cruise
Anyone who travels by cruise ship knows that a single day in port can turn into an unforgettable experience when the destination manages to surprise from the very first moments ashore. Not all ports, however, provide immediate access to iconic landscapes or breathtaking scenery. Wales, with its powerful landscapes, raw and poetic nature, dramatic coastlines, […] Read more
Marmaris Cruise Port: efficiency, safety and charm
In the heart of Turkey’s Aegean coast, where crystal-clear waters meet lush green mountains and the scent of pine blends with the sea breeze, lies Marmaris, one of the most iconic and beloved destinations of the Mediterranean. Chosen every year by millions of European travellers, this coastal gem is not only a fascinating summer hotspot […] Read more
Nassau Cruise Port enters 2026 with strong momentum
Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) is preparing to enter 2026 with extremely positive momentum, further strengthening its strategic role within the Caribbean cruise landscape. In December 2025, the Bahamian port celebrated three major inaugural calls, welcoming MSC Grandiosa, Oceania Allura, and Seven Seas Grandeur for the first time. This significant achievement highlights Nassau’s growing appeal to […] Read more
Bodrum: Record Number of Cruise Passengers in 2025
Bodrum, one of Turkey’s leading cruise destinations, has successfully concluded another extraordinary cruise season, hosting 116 port calls with 138,149 passengers—a record number of visitors for the city. Several cruise lines contributed to this success, including AROYA Cruises with overnight calls, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady, and Marella Cruises’ Marella Discovery 2. Bodrum also confirmed its […] Read more
Prince Rupert Cruise Port: A Record-Breaking Season
Prince Rupert Cruise Port, located on the northern coast of British Columbia, concluded an extraordinary 2025 season marked by significant milestones, a strong increase in passenger traffic, and increasingly solid collaboration between the local community and the cruise industry. The year ended with 68,443 passengers, underscoring the destination’s growing appeal along the North Coast. Outlook […] Read more
Las Palmas Cruise Port Opens New Cruise Terminal
October 2, 2025, Marked a Historic Date for Gran Canaria and the European Cruise Sector: the new Las Palmas Cruise Terminal, the largest in Europe, officially opened its doors with the arrival of the Celebrity Apex at the Santa Catalina pier. This inauguration not only marked the beginning of operations at the new facility but […] Read more
Nassau Cruise Port Celebrates Sixth Anniversary
Nassau Cruise Port proudly celebrates its sixth corporate anniversary, reinforcing its role as the world’s leading cruise transit port and enhancing the visitor and Bahamian community experience through a series of impactful innovations. This milestone comes at a crucial moment of growth and development for the port, which continues to invest in modern infrastructure and […] Read more
Walls & legends: Wales and its castles not to be missed
Wales is a magical land, a place where wild nature merges with a millenary history, made of legends, battles, and culture. When you think of Wales, you often imagine green hills, fairytale castles, and a proud people who jealously guard their traditions. And rightly so: this region is one of the richest in historical and […] Read more
GPH Transforms Cruise Ports Across Five Destinations
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s leading cruise port operator, has launched an ambitious infrastructure transformation program valued at approximately $250 million. Following the successful opening of new terminals in Alicante, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote, the company is now set to redefine five additional strategic destinations: The Bahamas, Antigua & Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Spain, and Puerto Rico. […] Read more
GPH Leads a Major Environmental Mobilization
Global Ports Holding (GPH) has transformed International Coastal Cleanup Day into a collective initiative that spanned continents. Through the initiative “From Every Port, For Every Coast,” the company engaged more than 250 volunteers in concrete actions to clean up beaches and shorelines, collecting over one ton of waste along with valuable data for marine pollution research. […] Read more