Embark on a journey like never before! Explore the wonders of Santander with «SANTANDER CRUISE DELUXE – CANTABRIA INFINITA.» A unique collaboration between the Port Authority of Santander, CANTUR, and the City Council, this initiative is set to redefine the world of cruise tourism. Discover the beauty, culture, and luxury that Santander has to offer.…
In a remarkable event at FITUR 2024, Santander Cruise Deluxe, a collaboration between the Port Authority of Santander, the City Council, and the Department of Culture, Tourism, and Sports (under the Government of Cantabria), presented its successful roadmap for elevating cruise tourism in Santander and Cantabria. The pivotal presentation, held on this morning at the…
Seguir leyendo Santander Cruise Unveils Cruise Tourism Success at FITUR 2024
Santander Cruise, a collaboration of three public entities, extends its warmest wishes for a prosperous New Year. As we usher in 2024, Santander Cruise and its public partners join together to express our sincere hopes for a year filled with success, growth, and fulfillment. In the spirit of new beginnings, we look forward to a…
Seguir leyendo Santander Cruise Wishes You a Prosperous New Year!
The Minister of Tourism has deemed it «essential» to collaborate with the City Council of Santander and the Port Authority to promote cruise tourism in the region. The Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Sports, Eva Guillermina Fernández, has linked the ‘Santander Cruise Deluxe’ project to the government’s policy in Cantabria to promote non-seasonal tourism in…
The Port Authority has presented a plaque to the ship’s captain, Davor Dubravica, as a memento of its first stop at the Port of Santander. The President of the Port Authority, César Díaz, has noted that cruise traffic has performed «reasonably well» this year and has announced «more actions» to ensure that this type of…
Seguir leyendo The Bolette cruise ship concludes the cruise season at the Port of Santander
The number of cruise passengers passing through the Port of Santander between January and September reached 18,600 travelers, representing a 30.2 percent increase compared to 2022, according to data from Ports of the State. In the monthly figures for September, the total passenger traffic (regular and cruise) exceeded 29,787. Of these, 26,598 traveled on regular…
The Ventura Cruise Ship, operated by P&O, recently made a 16-hour stopover at Santander Port, marking its sixth and final visit to this Spanish port city in 2023. Departing from Southampton and en route to Vigo, this massive vessel, measuring an impressive 288 meters in length, graced the Santander coastline. With almost 3000 passengers on…
Seguir leyendo Ventura Cruise Ship Makes 16-Hour Stopover at Santander Port
The cruise ship docked with more than 1250 passengers on board. The vessel, which remained at the Maritime Station until 11:00 PM, belongs to the german luxury cruise company «Phoenix Reisen» and carried mostly german passengers along with 537 crew members. The President of the Port Authority of Santander (APS), César Díaz, highlighted the importance…
Seguir leyendo «Artania» docked yesterday at the Port of Santander
Representatives from three international cruise operators visited Cantabria to deepen their knowledge of the region as a destination. The promotional campaign, organized by the Ministry of Tourism of Cantabria, the Port Authority of Santander, and the Santander City Council, aims to position the port as a preferred stopover destination for cruise companies. Representatives from the…
Seguir leyendo 3 international cruise operators visited Cantabria
Yesterday, we had a surprise stopover from the luxury German cruise company Hapag Lloyd. The Hanseatic Spirit docked for the first time in Santander at noon and stayed until 10:00 PM at the Maritime Station. The ship, with a length of 138 meters, carries around 200 German passengers who will visit not only the city…
