# Global cruise tourism and port activity growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-cruise-tourism-and-port-activity-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-05T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Cruise tourism and port activity have demonstrated growth across several regions. In Panama, the National Port System reported a 21.6% increase in cruise passenger movement through July, totaling 488,567 passengers. During the same period, the Port of Cadiz in Spain saw a 10.59% increase in cruise traffic, with over 331,000 passengers recorded.

In Costa Rica, the Port of Puntarenas is projecting substantial growth for the 2026-2027 season, with the Instituto Costarricense de Puertos del Pacífico expecting 72 cruises and approximately 150,000 passengers. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic has scheduled 38 cruise calls for September, involving major lines at ports such as Puerto Plata, La Romana, and Cabo Rojo.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Cruise tourism grows in Puntarenas and Dominican Republic

Cruise tourism is expanding in the Caribbean and Central America, with Puntarenas projecting 150,000 passengers for 2026-2027 and the Dominican Republic expecting 38 cruise calls in September.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruise-tourism-grows-in-puntarenas-and-dominican-republic

### 2026-08-25: Cruise passenger activity grows in Panama and Cadiz

Cruise passenger numbers have risen significantly in Panama, up 21.6%, and at the Port of Cadiz, which saw a 10.59% increase through July.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruise-passenger-activity-grows-in-panama-and-cadiz

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