Copenhagen once again named Europe’s leading cruise port in 2026
Copenhagen and Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) have been named Europe’s Leading Cruise Port at the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year.
Topics: Tourism
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Major cruise weekend in Copenhagen
May 16-17 was a weekend marked by high passenger volumes and smooth cruise operations in the Danish capital with five vessels calling at Langelinie and Oceankaj. The arrivals — Britannia of P&O Cruises, TUI’s Mein Schiff Relax, Viking Neptune, Costa Diadema and AIDAbella — brought more than 17.000 guests to the city, marking one of the busiest weekends this year.
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Hurtigruten opens a new route from Copenhagen to North Cape and Tromsø
Hurtigruten is launching a new sailing from Copenhagen to Tromsø via North Cape as one of three new routes along Norway’s coast. The new itinerary gives Scandinavians and international travelers the opportunity to journey from the continent to the Arctic, with stops in some of Norway’s most iconic coastal towns and natural areas.
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Strong cruise performance in 2025 and positive outlook for 2026
Across Copenhagen, Malmö, and Visby, the cruise segment continues to show resilience and strong growth potential. The trends for 2026 reflect a clear focus on extended seasons, increased turn‑around calls, shore power and new ship deployments — reinforcing the region’s strategic importance in the European cruise market.
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CMP wins global sustainability award for cruise terminals in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has been voted winner of the award as World's Best Cruise Terminal for Sustainability 2025 by World Cruise Awards.
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CMP Extends Cruise Season with Christmas Calls and Record Off-Season Growth
Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) is entering a new era of year-round cruising, with a record number of calls outside the traditional summer season. These developments are a major advantage for the destinations, as off-season calls allow guests the opportunity to explore local attractions, enjoy cultural experiences, and contribute to the regional economy throughout the year.
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Copenhagen named Europe’s Leading Cruise Port 2025 for the second year in a row
At a ceremony in Sardinia on October 22, Copenhagen was announced as Europe’s Leading Cruise Port 2025 by the World Travel Awards.
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Copenhagen Malmö Port wins Seatrade Cruise Award for Port of the Year 2025
At a ceremony held in Hamburg on September 10, Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) was awarded the prestigious Seatrade Cruise Award for Port of the Year 2025.
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Strong cruise passenger numbers in 2024 and ambitious expectations for 2025
2024 was an impressive year for cruise at Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) – and 2025 looks even better. The year 2024 exceeded expectations for cruise passenger numbers, with a total just short of 1 million guests across Malmö, Visby and Copenhagen. In 2025, CMP expects to surpass the 1 million mark.
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Groundbreaking for Copenhagen’s Cruise Shore Power Facility
Construction works for the shore power facilities at Oceankaj and Langelinie in Copenhagen have started.
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Copenhagen is Europe's Leading Cruise Port in 2024
At a ceremony in Berlin on March 6th, 2024, the port in Copenhagen was announced as Europe's Leading Cruise Port 2024 by the World Travel Awards.
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CMP sets new record for cruise calls during winter season
A record number of cruise calls and guests is expected during November through January in Visby and Copenhagen.
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MSC CRUISES TO LAUNCH NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY ADVANCED FLAGSHIP, MSC EURIBIA, IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
MSC Cruises announced today that the Naming Ceremony for MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC Euribia, will take place in Copenhagen on 8 June.
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Copenhagen voted best cruise port in Northern Europe by Spanish-speaking travellers
Copenhagen has won the Cruceroadicto 2022 Award as the best cruise port in Northern Europe at the Fitur International Tourism Fair in Madrid.
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Luis de Carvalho joins Copenhagen Malmö Port as Commercial Cruise Director
Luis de Carvalho will join Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP), as the new Commercial Cruise Director, starting effective November 1st, 2022.
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New app helps cruise tourists navigate Copenhagen
Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) introduces Cruise City – the only free interactive app specifically catering to the needs of cruise guests exploring Copenhagen
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Copenhagen’s first shore power facility is inaugurated for the DFDS ferries
A new shore power facility was inaugurated today at the DFDS terminal in Copenhagen by, among others, Copenhagen’s Lord Mayor Lars Weiss. The facility significantly reduces the ships’ CO2 emissions while they are in port, thus ensuring cleaner air for the benefit of the environment and even more so for the neighbours on Østerbro.
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First Turn-Around call in Copenhagen in a long time
Today, the Marina cruise ship from the shipping company NCL arrives in Copenhagen. This is the first Turn-Around call, visiting Copenhagen since the start of the corona pandemic, where the ship changes passengers.
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Joy at CMP: Cruise tourism opens up further in Denmark
The currently applicable restrictions on cruise ship disembarkation will be eased as of today, 20 August, so that both vaccinated and Covid-19 tested cruise passengers have the possibility to disembark in Denmark. This may give hope for a late summer with increased activity in the port of Copenhagen.
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First cruise guests in almost two years visit Copenhagen
The cruise ship Vasco da Gama calls Copenhagen today with 350 fully vaccinated passengers, who will therefore have the opportunity to disembark and visit Copenhagen as the first cruise guests since 2019.
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