Alicante: Set for Exciting 2025 Season with New Projects and Immersive Experiences
Alicante Cruise Port is gearing up for a dynamic 2025 season, with significant growth in both cruise calls and innovative offerings that highlight the best of this beautiful Mediterranean destination. MSC Cruises will increase its presence at the port; whereas, Saga Cruises and Cunard Line will return after many years, while Scenic Cruises, Emerald Cruises, and Ambassador Cruise Line will make their first-ever visits to Alicante. In an exciting first, RCCL’s Allure of the Seas will also dock at the port for the first time.
The port will also celebrate the city’s recent recognition as the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy for 2025, highlighting Alicante’s renowned culinary heritage, particularly its rice-based dishes, vibrant food festivals, and thriving gastronomy scene. This title positions the city as a must-visit destination for food lovers and cruise passengers alike.
Alicante Cruise Port will also debut a refurbished terminal on May 23, 2025, offering new duty-free spaces and retail shops for cruise passengers. In addition, new services such as cruise vessel provisioning and machinery rentals will enhance operations and passenger experience.
Beyond the port, visitors can immerse themselves in Alicante’s rich culture with exciting new excursions, including immersive gymkhanas, virtual boat tours along the coast, sensory tours through local vineyards, and even parasailing with augmented reality. These new experiences highlight the region’s history, gastronomy, and natural beauty, making Alicante Cruise Port a premier gateway to unforgettable Mediterranean adventures.
With these developments, Alicante Cruise Port is ready to offer cruise passengers not only world-class services but also an authentic, sensory journey into one of Spain’s most captivating and diverse destinations.

