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.
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Cruise tourism creates new opportunities for Gotland
Interest in Visby and Gotland as a cruise destination continues to grow. At the same time, a new member survey conducted by Visby Centrum shows that cruise visitors make a clear economic contribution to the local business community.
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Copenhagen Malmö Port strengthens its commercial cruise team
Malmö Port (CMP) is strengthening its commercial cruise team with the appointment of a dedicated Cruise Commercial Manager in Visby and several key role changes designed to support the continued growth of cruise operations across Copenhagen, Malmö and Visby.
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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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Start of the cruise season in Visby
The cruise season has started on Gotland. On 1 April, we welcomed AIDAdiva from AIDA Cruises to the cruise quay in Visby.
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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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Copenhagen wins Best Northern Europe Cruise Port award
Copenhagen has been voted Best Northern Europe Cruise Port by Spanish‑speaking cruise guests at the prestigious Cruceroadicto 2025 Awards. This is the fourth cruise award won by Copenhagen during the past five months.
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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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Copenhagen's cruise shore power facility inaugurated
On Monday, June 2nd, H.M. King Frederik X of Denmark officially inaugurated Copenhagen’s shore power facility for cruise vessels at an event at CMP's cruise terminals at Oceankaj.
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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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CMP Welcomes Ocean Albatros in Christening Ceremony in Copenhagen
Copenhagen today played host to a christening ceremony for the state-of-the-art expedition vessel, the Ocean Albatros, at Nordre Toldbod.
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Cruise terminals at Oceankaj celebrate anniversary
Ten years ago, Copenhagen received flexible, modern cruise terminals at Oceankaj.
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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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Copenhagen Malmö Port has appointed Anna Sylvan as Cruise Manager for Visby
CMP (Copenhagen Malmö Port) has appointed Anna Sylvan as the new Cruise Manager for CMP’s cruise business in Visby.
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