Portsmouth seeks state port grant and launches visitor initiatives with American Cruise Lines City staff briefed the commission on a proposed $200,000 Virginia Port Authority grant to match private and local funds for waterfront improvements tied to American Cruise Lines; the tourism manager outlined signage, a GPS walking‑tour app and themed outings to boost landside activity.

Portsmouth is on the brink of a $200,000 funding boost to enhance visitor experiences and waterfront attractions, thanks to a partnership with American Cruise Lines!

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Princess Cays, Bahamas TOUR! 🌴 #CruiseTourism #caribbeancruises #IslandLifestyle

Bermuda TOUR Part 1! 🇧🇲 #Bermuda #travel #CruiseTourism www.youtube.com/watc...

Carnival Pride Cruise Ship TOUR! 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #cruise www.youtube.com/watc...

Port of Cork highlights UK Ireland trade partnership during summit in Cork #PortOfCork highlights #UKIreland trade ties as CEO Ann Doherty joins summit with #KeirStarmer and #MichealMartin. Port cooperation with #BelfastHarbour targets #CruiseTourism growth and offshore #WindEnergy supply chain opportunities across the Irish Sea.

#PortOfCork highlights #UKIreland trade ties as CEO Ann Doherty joins summit with #KeirStarmer and #MichealMartin. Port cooperation with #BelfastHarbour targets #CruiseTourism growth and offshore #WindEnergy supply chain opportunities across the Irish Sea.

Port of Cork highlights UK Ireland trade partnership during summit in Cork #PortOfCork highlights #UKIreland trade ties as CEO Ann Doherty joins summit with #KeirStarmer and #MichealMartin. Port cooperation with #BelfastHarbour targets #CruiseTourism growth and offshore #WindEnergy supply chain opportunities across the Irish Sea.

#PortOfCork highlights #UKIreland trade ties as CEO Ann Doherty joins summit with #KeirStarmer and #MichealMartin. Port cooperation with #BelfastHarbour targets #CruiseTourism growth and offshore #WindEnergy supply chain opportunities across the Irish Sea.

Harvest Caye, Belize Port TOUR! 🇧🇿 #BelizeTravel #tourism #CruiseTourism www.youtube.com/watc...

Stornoway Port Sets Sights on Record 2026 Cruise Season #CruiseTourism #StornowayPort #MaritimeNews

Cozumel, Mexico TOUR! 🇲🇽 #travel #Mexico #CruiseTourism www.youtube.com/watc...

Norwegian Dawn Cruise Ship TOUR! 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #Cruise www.youtube.com/watc...

From Rick Steves on Cruises 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #cruising www.youtube.com/watc...

Carnival Sensation Cruise Ship TOUR! 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #cruising www.youtube.com/watc...

DOT wants more cruise terminals built in bid to boost cruise tourism | Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo THE Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for the construction of more cruise ports and terminals as the Philippines participates in a cruise program in cooperation with other member nations of the A...

Under the #Asean Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026-2030, cruising is one of the priority tourism products that the region will be promoting, targeting retirees, high-net-worth individuals, and multi-destination travelers. #cruisetourism #travel #tourism #Philippines

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NOT SIMPLY CRUISIN’ ALONG | Despite challenges, PHL sees steady growth  in cruise tourism in 2026 | Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo THE Philippines is looking to welcome 127 cruise ships with 5,562 passengers and over 1,400 crew this year. In a news statement, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said this underscores the sustained eng...

#Manila continued to be the country’s leading cruise gateway, followed by #PuertoPrincesa and #Boracay Island. #cruisetourism #tourism #travel #Philippines

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Cruise vessels return to Kudat KOTA KINABALU (Jan 2): Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd (SPSB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suria Capital Holdings Berhad, proudly marks a significant milestone in Sabah’s cruise tourism sector with the successful return of cruise activities to Kudat Port, highlighted by a rare treble port call achieved through a single cruise voyage. This notable event underscores Kudat Port’s growing role as an emerging cruise destination in northern Sabah and reflects Sabah Ports’ continued commitment to supporting tourism recovery, regional connectivity, and sustainable port development. The voyage, which made three port calls during its itinerary, represents renewed confidence among cruise operators in Sabah’s […]

Cruise vessels return to Kudat #CruiseTourism #KudatPort #Sabah #CruiseVessels #TourismRecovery

Wadi Rum, Jordan Tour! 🇯🇴 #JordanTourism #travel #CruiseTourism www.youtube.com/watc...

Ocho Rios Jamaica Tour! 🇯🇲 #Jamaica #travel #CruiseTourism www.youtube.com/watc...

Greenock Cruise Port Celebrates Record Breaking Season Greenock Cruise Port in Scotland, in the United Kingdom has wrapped up its most successful season ever, according to a recent press release.

Greenock Cruise Port Celebrates Record Breaking Season #CruiseTourism #GreenockPort #MaritimeNews

Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Ship Behind-Scenes Tour! 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #cruising www.youtube.com/watc...

Barcelona to Cut Cruise Arrivals Under New Port Plan Barcelona is preparing to scale back the number of cruise passengers arriving at the city starting in 2027 according to a report by Catalan News.

Barcelona to Cut Cruise Arrivals Under New Port Plan #SustainableCruising #BarcelonaPort #CruiseTourism

Juneau Faces Possible Cruise Visitor Surge with New Dock The City of Juneau, Alaska, is bracing for a possible surge in cruise ship visitors as a new private dock nears completion, according to media.

Juneau Faces Possible Cruise Visitor Surge with New Dock #CruiseTourism #JuneauAlaska #MaritimeNews

American Cruise Lines explores Poulsbo port calls; officials weigh dock upgrades and operational limits Port staff said American Cruise Lines has discussed making Poulsbo a port of call in 2027; the port and city said structural upgrades, passenger access and anchoring limits must be analyzed before any agreement.

American Cruise Lines is eyeing Poulsbo as a potential new port of call, but will it bring the economic boost the city needs or just more challenges?

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#PoulsboKitsapCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #CruiseTourism #PoulsboPort #InfrastructureUpgrades

Norwegian Viva Brings Thousands of Visitors to Alexandria The Port of Alexandria in Egypt recently hosted three calls from Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva between September and October.

Norwegian Viva Brings Thousands of Visitors to Alexandria #NorwegianViva #AlexandriaPort #CruiseTourism

Norwegian Getaway Full Cruise Ship Tour! 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #TourismUpdate www.youtube.com/watc...

650 residential cruisers dock in Cebu on 3.5-year voyage | Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo THE Philippines welcomed 650 residential cruisers, with Cebu being their last port of call in the country, as they made their way on their 3.5-year-long voyage across the seas. In a news statement, th...

The global #residentialcruise ship market grew to US$5.8B last year, and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2033, reaching an estimated $10.8B by 2033. #cruisetourism #travel #tourism #Philippines

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Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Full Ship Tour! 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #CaribbeanVacation

Curaçao to Host Two-Day Cruise Tourism Symposium The Curaçao Tourist Board unveiled “Shore to Ship: Elevating the Local Cruise Experience,” a cruise tourism symposium set for September 29–30.

Curaçao to Host Two-Day Cruise Tourism Symposium #CruiseTourism #MaritimeEvents #Curacao

Iceland Faces Cruise Booking Decline Amid Passenger Fee Iceland’s cruise tourism industry is poised for a sharp decline with Cruise Iceland forecasting a 14% drop in 2026 bookings thanks to passenger tax

Iceland Faces Cruise Booking Decline Amid Passenger Fee #CruiseTourism #IcelandTravel #MaritimeNews

[3/3] Malgré des promesses de décarbonation d’ici 2050, il n’existe encore aucun carburant vert disponible à grande échelle. Le secteur mise sur la technologie, mais refuse de freiner la croissance du trafic, pourtant au cœur du problème. #geography #cruisetourism

[2/3] En 2023, 214 paquebots ont émis 7,4 millions de tonnes de CO2 en Europe. Pour limiter les dégâts, 60% des nouveaux navires fonctionneront en partie au GNL d’ici 2028, mais ce gaz libère du méthane, 80 fois plus réchauffant que le CO2. #geography #cruisetourism