Santander

Eva Guillermina Fernández links the ‘Santander Cruise Deluxe’ project to the government’s policy to promote non-seasonal tourism in Cantabria

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…

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The Bolette cruise ship concludes the cruise season at the Port of Santander

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…

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Ventura Cruise Ship Makes 16-Hour Stopover at Santander Port

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…

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«Artania» docked yesterday at the Port of Santander

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…

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3 international cruise operators visited Cantabria

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…

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VENTURA CRUISE SHIP

«Ventura» cruise ship leaves Santander amazed once again

Once again, the VENTURA cruise ship’s visit leaves everyone amazed in its recent stopover in the city of Santander. With around 3000 passengers onboard, this impressive cruise vessel, stretching over 280 meters in length, made a remarkable 14-hour visit before setting sail for Vigo. ¡Mark your calendars for its next arrival in Santander on September…

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Spirit of Discovery Cruise Ship: Memorable Stop in Santander

On August 13th, the illustrious cruise ship, Spirit of Discovery, graced the port of Santander with an 8-hour visit. Nearly a thousand cruisers, the majority of whom were British travellers, disembarked onto Santander. Their next port of call: Bordeaux. The activity at the port was a sight to behold, as a fleet of 18 buses…

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MUELLE MALIAÑO

Time lapse: Construction of the New Pier

As announced last May, the port of Santander now boasts a new cruise terminal. The new Maliaño Pier is equipped to accommodate larger and more sustainable vessels. The project, with an execution period of 18 months, required an investment of 28 million euros and received funding from the European Union. This development enhances the urban…

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Oficina Regional Turismo

New Regional Tourism Office at Santander’s Maritime Station

We are excited to announce the opening of the brand-new Regional Tourism Office located at  Santander’s Maritime Station. This strategic addition to the city’s infrastructure aims to enhance the visitor experience for cruise passengers and tourists alike. Designed to be a hub of information and assistance, the Regional Tourism Office offers a comprehensive range of…

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