# Cruise tourism operations in Portugal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cruise-tourism-operations-in-portugal
> Updated: 2026-10-20T12:17:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Cruise tourism activities in Portugal have seen significant operations across different regions. In the Porto area, the Port of Leixões completed a series of eleven consecutive turnaround operations for the vessel Mein Schiff 6 between July and September 2026. These operations, described as the largest in the terminal’s history, involved over 54,000 passengers and 10,000 crew members.

In the Madeira region, Porto Santo is scheduled to host 16 cruise ship calls through May. Recent arrivals included the ‘Hanseatic Spirit’ and the ‘Amadea’, with the local port administration conducting promotional activities to highlight the island’s culture and attractions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Porto Santo to host 16 cruise ship calls through May

Porto Santo is preparing for 16 cruise calls by May, recently hosting the ‘Hanseatic Spirit’ and ‘Amadea’ with over 700 passengers and 490 crew members.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/porto-santo-to-host-16-cruise-ship-calls-through-may

### 2026-09-28: Porto Cruise Terminal completes major turnaround operations for TUI Cruises

Porto Cruise Terminal successfully completed its largest-ever turnaround operations, hosting 11 consecutive calls for TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 6 between July and September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/porto-cruise-terminal-completes-major-turnaround-operations-for-tui-cruises

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Cite as: Cruise tourism operations in Portugal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cruise-tourism-operations-in-portugal