Port of Santa Marta Opens 2026-2027 Cruise Season with Le Bellot
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The Port of Santa Marta, in Colombia, kicked off its 2026-2027 cruise season with the arrival of the vessel Le Bellot, operated by the Ponant line. The ship arrived carrying 61 cruise passengers and 122 crew members, and after its call at the Colombian port continued its voyage to the Port of Cartagena.
The season's schedule includes 29 port calls through the end of the cycle in 2027. During this period, the port will welcome cruise lines such as Star Clippers, AIDA Cruises, Explora Journeys, Crystal Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises, Ambassador Cruise Line, Noble Caledonia, Club Med, Regent Seven Seas and Carnival Cruises, in addition to Ponant.
Infrastructure for larger vessels
As part of the upgrades for this segment, the terminal is moving forward with the construction of a new mooring dolphin at berth 2, intended to accommodate larger vessels and improve berthing and operational conditions. The new infrastructure will feature a specialized platform equipped with mooring systems, fenders and lighting, and according to port management it will be completed before the end of 2026.
Statements
Domingo Chinea, president of the Port of Santa Marta, noted that the terminal contributes to the city's tourism growth and that, together with the work at berth 2, the team managing cruise operations is committed to delivering an experience that will encourage more visitors to choose Santa Marta as a destination.
