Cyprus as a port of Call: Cyprus’s proximity to well known, traditional and world interest destinations in the region in addition with the excellent port facilities offered and ports nearness to the main attractions – and the diverse attractions themselves, establish Cyprus an ideal port of call for cruises of all sizes.
In addition, the incredibly close distances amongst Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and Latsi ports, establish them an ideal choice for those that eager to live a diverse and a unique experience at once.
Towards strengthening visitors’ experience, Cyprus Ports Authority, amongst other developments has handed over for operation a completely new and modern passenger terminal at Limassol port which is operated by DP World Limassol (see associate member section).
Cyprus has become one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean for cruise ships. Its location at the crossroads of the Eastern Mediterranean provides visitors with the opportunity to experience 10,000 years of cultural history, including ancient Neolithic sites, Roman villas, and Venetian city walls. The island’s diverse geography includes pine-forested mountains, citrus and olive groves, and some of Europe’s cleanest beaches. Visitors can take in a number of natural and historical attractions in a single day, including the birthplace of Aphrodite and the Greco-Roman theatre of Kourion. Cyprus is also strategically located for exploring the wider region, with easy access to ports in Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Greece.
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Year | Passengers (Pax) | Calls |
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2010 | 378,909 | 378 |
2011 | 303,086 | 454 |
2012 | 248,356 | 247 |
2013 | 271,673 | 255 |
2014 | 183,507 | 223 |
2015 | 173,309 | 167 |
2016 | 141,358 | 135 |
2017 | 123,397 | 113 |
2018 | 91,089 | 106 |
2019 | 43,197 | 38 |
2020 | 12,086 | 24 |
2021 | 50,927 | 78 |
2022 | 220,634 | 166 |
2023 | 298,078 | 185 |
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