Cruise Europe

Cruise Europe is a business to business network of cruise ports and destinations in Northern & Atlantic Europe. We started in 1991 with 27 members as the first cruise industry network in Europe, and have now grown to around 140 members in over 20 countries. On behalf of our members we provide the broader cruise industry with a professional and reliable partnership adding value for the cruise lines and their guests.

NEW: The Cruise Cast’

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Atlantic Europe

The Atlantic Europe region of Cruise Europe encompasses thirty ports and destinations in the seven participating countries. The Atlantic coast of Europe, from Germany to Portugal, offers the cruise passenger year-round experiences in a very vibrant and diverse region. This region, initially regarded as containing marquee transit and repositioning ports is now recognized by the industry as having some of the most exciting itineraries on the cruise calendar for “all year round” cruising.

The Baltic

In the Baltic we have around 30 members. The Baltic region offers easy access to ocean adventures in 10 countries on a string surrounding the Baltic Sea. On a cruise to the Baltic region you can wake up in a new country every day. The region has a rich tradition, but is still very modern and dynamic with world famous cities and stunning scenery.

UK + Ireland

In our UK & Ireland region we have over 30 members from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. This Cruise Europe Region offers world-class destinations, cultural landmarks, fascinating heritage, cosmopolitan cities and spectacular countryside. The excellent geographic location within Northern Europe gives plenty of scope for planning cruises due to its numerous islands on its western shorelines. Itineraries from this region also includes the Baltic, Iceland and the Norwegian Fjords.

Norway, Iceland & Faroes

The Norway – Iceland – Faroe Islands is the northernmost region of Cruise Europe. In this region of spectacular scenery we have around 40 members in 3 countries. Our members range from small towns in the fjords to vibrant cities. This is the region to visit if you are looking for world class scenery and wildlife.

Latest news - Cruise Europe

November 25, 2024

Regional meetings are back on the agenda at CE

On the 24th October 2024, Liverpool hosted the first full Cruise Europe regional meeting, in over 14 years. John Mawer, chair CE UK & Ireland and…

November 25, 2024

Cruise Europe is launching a series of 10 podcasts named ‘The Cruise Cast’

The podcasts are available to listen to for all members of Cruise Europe and Cruise Line executives. This to inform, inspire and activate partners in…

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Latest news - Member Ports

November 1, 2024

Rouen Boosts Cruise Tourism with Innovative Dual Fam-Trips

The historic city of Rouen is making a strategic push to become a premier cruise destination, leveraging its position as the "Ocean Port of…

October 11, 2024

Cruise season records for Lerwick Harbour

Lerwick Harbour’s traditional cruise season has ended with the Shetland port setting a quartet of new records – and the prospect of it being…

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Port of the day

Belfast, Ireland

Established in 1847, Belfast Harbour is Northern Ireland’s largest port handling 70% of the region’s seaborne trade. This includes 80% of Northern Ireland’s oil and petroleum imports and 1.4 million ferry passengers each year. Belfast Harbour is the…

Downloads and facts

Port Handbook: Download

Four regions, more than 130 Ports with port profiles, nautical daten, contacts and much more information. Click here to create your own Port Handbook, with destination information of all or individual Ports.

Statistics Tool: Overview

Northern Europe has a significant growth in the cruise industrie. Find out more information about each port in our four regions. See and compare calls and passenger statistics.

129 ports

22 mio. passengers

20 countries

Welcome messages

SIMONE T. MARASCHI

Chairman Cruise Europe

As Chairman of Cruise Europe I welcome you to our region. The development of sustainable cruise tourism for visiting guests and control of its development is a primary objective for our members in the Cruise Europe Region. Capacity through port infrastructure and facilities is a challenge for every region due to the evolution of ship designs with bigger ships placing increasing demands on ports and destinations. Our members are at the forefront in addressing this issue. We share the same sustainability objectives of the cruise lines which is the key to our future development and success, which is not solely based on the economic aspect at the expense of the people in the destination. The Cruise Europe region is cognisant of its environmental stewardship which it shares with the visiting cruise lines and their guests. Communication of that stewardship is a vital component for our industry. That objective needs to be constantly to the fore and Cruise Europe can play a vital role in this communication through cooperation and collaboration with all stakeholders on behalf of its members.

Jens Skrede

Cruise Europe Managing Director

Cruise Europe as an organization is unique in its structure, diversity and geographical spread. It extends along the most beautiful coastlines from Lisbon to St Petersburg, Svalbard and Iceland. Our membership is now close to 140 port and associate members. This level of diversity contributes in making Cruise Europe a dynamic organization, a vital link between our members and the cruise industry. Welcome to our new website.

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