# Regional cruise tourism growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-cruise-tourism-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-15T06:12:26.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Maritime tourism activity has seen significant growth across various regional ports during the 2026 season.

In the Faroe Islands, the Port of Tórshavn reported a surge in activity during August, hosting 17 cruise calls that brought approximately 12,000 passengers. This period included several inaugural calls and a notable trend in luxury cruise arrivals. The port authority is currently working to strengthen ties with luxury operators to capitalize on this segment.

Similarly, Foyle Port reported a record-breaking season for 2026, with 22 cruise ship calls bringing in roughly 19,000 passengers and crew. This volume represents a 32% increase over the previous record set in 2023 and is expected to generate an economic impact exceeding £1.1 million. The season was highlighted by the arrival of the Nieuw Statendam, the largest ship to ever visit Lough Foyle.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Foyle Port reports record-breaking 2026 cruise season

Foyle Port concludes a record-breaking 2026 cruise season, bringing 19,000 passengers and over £1.1 million in economic impact to the region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foyle-port-reports-record-breaking-2026-cruise-season

### 2026-09-13: Port of Tórshavn sees 12,000 cruise passengers in August

The Port of Tórshavn hosted 17 cruise calls in August, bringing 12,000 passengers to the Faroe Islands and highlighting a growing trend in luxury cruise tourism.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-trshavn-sees-12000-cruise-passengers-in-august

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