The Cantabrian capital welcomes the Ambassador Cruise Line vessel this Tuesday, 17 March, marking the first of four scheduled calls by the company this year Santander welcomes the cruise ship Ambition, operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, this Tuesday, 17 March, in what represents a milestone for the port, as it is the first time the…
Seguir leyendo The Ambition cruise ship makes its first call in Santander
Santander has already started its 2026 cruise season, welcoming the first call of the year in January and preparing for the next arrival scheduled for 17 March. The season began on 21 January, when the Spirit of Discovery (236 m), operated by Saga Cruises, arrived from Portsmouth. The vessel, with capacity for 999 passengers, made…
Seguir leyendo Cruise calls scheduled in Santander during the first half of 2026
The President of the Port Authority of Santander (APS), César Díaz, has stated that this record represents a “considerable increase in the number of calls”, as a result of the “excellent work carried out by the port authority, the Government of Cantabria and the City Council” through the Santander Cruise Deluxe brand. Santander, 03-03-26. The…
Seguir leyendo The Port Projects a Historic Year with 38 Cruise Calls and More Than 60,000 Tourists
The Port of Santander begins 2026 by strengthening its position as a strategic cruise destination in northern Spain. The first quarter of the year includes three significant cruise calls, marking the start of an especially positive season, with a forecast of more than 30 cruise ship calls throughout 2026, representing an increase of over 50%…
Seguir leyendo Santander kicks off 2026 with key cruise calls and a strong annual outlook
The Spirit of Discovery has docked in Santander, becoming the first cruise ship to call at the city in 2026. Arriving from the United Kingdom, the vessel is berthed at the Muelle del Almirante and will remain there with 999 passengers on board until three o’clock in the early hours of Friday morning. The ship,…
Cantabria will increase cruise ship calls by 50% in 2026 thanks to the work carried out by Santander Cruise Deluxe, a strategic brand for the promotion of cruise tourism in the region. This was highlighted during its presentation at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR 2026), at an event attended by the President of the Santander…
The Port of Santander has successfully concluded the 2025 cruise season with a total of 20 cruise ship calls, reaffirming the destination’s steady growth and increasing visibility within the European cruise market. This positive result reflects the continued efforts made to position Santander as an attractive, high-quality port of call on northern European and Atlantic…
Being featured in leading international cruise industry media is more than visibility — it is a recognition of destination excellence. Santander Cruise Deluxe has been highlighted by a renowned specialised cruise publication, reinforcing Cantabria’s position as a high-value, emerging cruise destination within the European market. This type of editorial presence places Santander directly on the…
Seguir leyendo Santander Cruise Deluxe, an unforgettable journey to the heart of northern Spain
Santander Cruise Deluxe took part this week in the 15th edition of the International Cruise Summit (ICS), Europe’s leading cruise industry conference, held in Madrid. As a sponsor of the event, the brand presented the strengths of Cantabria and Santander as exceptional cruise destinations. The summit gathered top industry professionals — cruise lines, ports, tour…
The brand responsible for developing cruise tourism in the region participated this week in Madrid in the fifteenth edition of the International Cruise Summit (ICS), is also sponsoring Europe’s leading cruise conference. The event provides an opportunity to discuss the main challenges and opportunities that will shape the sector in the coming years and to…
