# Port of Santos cruise season 2026/2027

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/port-of-santos-cruise-season-20262027
> Updated: 2026-10-16T15:31:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 2026/2027 cruise season at the Port of Santos is projected to generate an economic impact of R$ 1.5 billion for the Baixada Santista region. Initial estimates indicated the season would run from October 2026 to April 2027, involving 161 ship calls and approximately 832,000 passengers and crew.

Following a delay, the season has been rescheduled to begin on October 30. The updated schedule is expected to include 163 calls over 102 days of operation. Authorities now project the season will attract approximately 900,000 passengers and potentially create up to 46,000 jobs in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Brazilian ports update cruise schedules and expand maritime capacity

The Port of Santos cruise season is delayed until October 30, while Suape Port expands capacity to host larger vessels following new depth approvals by the Brazilian Navy.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-ports-update-cruise-schedules-and-expand-maritime-capacity

### 2026-10-08: Santos cruise season projected to generate R$ 1.5 billion

The 2026/2027 cruise season in Santos, Brazil, is expected to generate R$ 1.5 billion for the local economy, with 161 ship calls and over 832,000 passengers and crew expected.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santos-cruise-season-projected-to-generate-r-15-billion

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Cite as: Port of Santos cruise season 2026/2027. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/port-of-santos-cruise-season-20262027