The Port of Santander is opening its doors to cruise passengers with a brand-new initiative: a guided tour of the port facilities, set to take place on Wednesday, February 5th. This exclusive experience is designed to offer visitors an inside look at the port’s operations, history, and its crucial role in Cantabria’s maritime industry. The…
Seguir leyendo First Guided Tour of the Port of Santander for Cruise Passengers
At the 2025 FITUR Tourism Fair, Santander Cruise Deluxe showcased Cantabria’s growing appeal as a premium cruise destination. Following its strategic roadmap, the brand achieved a record-breaking 35,761 cruise passengers in 2024, marking a 50% increase from the previous year. Looking ahead, Santander Cruise Deluxe aims to attract 90,000 cruise tourists by 2030, potentially generating…
Seguir leyendo Santander Cruise Deluxe: A New Horizon for Cruise Tourism in Cantabria
On Monday, October 28th, 2024, Santander Port honored the cruise ship Ventura during its final call of the year, celebrating an impressive milestone of 22 calls since its first visit on July 25th, 2019. This recognition highlighted the Ventura‘s strong connection to Santander as a favored destination. As a token of gratitude, a framed enlarged…
Seguir leyendo Santander Honors the Cruise Ship Ventura for 22 Calls Since 2019
This morning, the passengers aboard the Ventura cruise ship woke up to breathtaking views of the «viento sur» (southern wind) in the beautiful Bay of Santander. Due to bad weather conditions, the ship has advanced its planned stop from Wednesday, October 2, to today, Tuesday, October 1. The Ventura has adjusted its itinerary, arriving from…
Ravi Pavade, Director of Port Operations and Port Optimization for Holland America Line, which also includes Seabourn and Princess, made a brief visit to Santander as part of a fam trip that started in Bordeaux. Pavade was accompanied by Maite Casas, the representative of their Spanish operator, OPS (Ocean Port & Shipping). The prestigious California-based…
We are thrilled to announce that Santander Cruise Deluxe will be participating in the SEATRADE CRUISE MED, the premier international event that brings together leading cruise lines and key players in the cruise industry. This prestigious fair will be held at Fycma – Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga on September 11th and 12th,…
Seguir leyendo Santander Cruise Deluxe at SEATRADE CRUISE MED in Málaga on September 11th and 12th
The Ventura cruise ship, a familiar sight in the port of Santander, has made yet another stop today, marking its fourth visit to the Cantabrian capital this summer. On its previous visit on August 27, the Ventura brought a total of 3,417 passengers and 1,144 crew members, offering them a taste of the rich cultural…
Seguir leyendo The Cruise Ship Ventura Returns to Cantabria, Marking Its Fourth Visit This Summer
Luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Splendor, operated by Regent Seas Splendor and consigned by Marmedsa, has made its first-ever stop at the Santander Port, welcoming over 700 tourists from North America, the UK, and Canada. The vessel, which arrived from San Juan de Luz and is bound for Gijón, departed from the Maritime Station at 9:00…
Seguir leyendo Seven Seas Splendor Makes Inaugural Call at Santander Port
Yesterday, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the cruise ship Ventura from P&O docked at Santander’s Maritime Station (Almirante) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Organized by Consignaciones Pérez y Cía., this stopover included 3.000 passengers, mostly British, and a crew of 1.190. Coming from Gijón and heading to La Rochelle, the 288.6-meter vessel offered seven…
Seguir leyendo Cruise Ship Ventura Docked in Santander with 3.000 Passengers
The expedition cruise ship SH Vega, owned by Swan Hellenic and consigned by Pérez y CÍA, docked for the first time at the Santander Maritime Station this last sunday 19tg May. The ship arrived with 67 passengers, mostly Americans and Britons, and 122 crew members. To commemorate this milestone, a delegation from Santander Cruise Deluxe,…
Seguir leyendo The luxury cruise ship SH Vega calls at the Port of Santander for the first time
