D.L. MU 74-2025 - ISSN 3045-6703
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The Ocean Race FROM August 23 to 26, Cartagena will be the only Spanish stop for the famous Ocean Race Europe 2025. The city will welcome the world’s best sailing teams for an event full of sport, excitement, and a focus on sustainability. For four days, the Port of Cartagena will become Ocean Live Park, a free, fun space with activities for everyone. You can try sailing simulators, enjoy concerts and workshops, taste local food, visit the kids’ area, attend science talks, and more. Both kids and adults can join free sailing lessons on the water with expert instructors. These sessions require advance booking and are perfect for families and curious beginners. Highlights include the IMOCA 60 fleet’s arrival and opening ceremony on August 23, an awards party with live DJs on August 24, Pro-Am races visible from the dock on August 25, and the official send-off to Nice on August 26. The race also supports ocean health and environmental education, making it a special event for Cartagena.
Cartagena prepares for record-breaking year.
ships will bring over 2,500 passengers each. Most visitors are over 55 years of age and travel as couples. The majority come from the US and UK, followed by German, Canadian, Italian, and French tourists. The historic city remains a strong draw, with attractions like the Roman Theatre, Punic Wall, and ancient Forum. The first half of 2025 already
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CARTAGENA is set to welcome 190 cruise ships and around 250,000 passengers in 2025, matching its all-time high from 2019. A decade ago, it was a lesser-known stop, but it has steadily become one of the most in-demand cruise destinations in the Mediterranean. The shift hasn’t been accidental. It’s the result of a long-term strategy involving the Port Authority, city council, regional government, and local businesses. Together, they’ve built a more accessible, attractive port city, where passengers can walk straight from the ship into the heart of Cartagena. The figures speak for themselves: 16 first-time ship visits, three new cruise lines, 30 double dockings, 10 triples, several quadruples, and even one five-ship day. More than half of the ships expected are premium or luxury class, often carrying under 1,000 passengers. These account for 110 of the visits, while 47 larger
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saw 72 ships and over 87,000 passengers. July alone brought 14 ships and nearly 30,000 visitors, confirming that Cartagena’s cruise tourism is thriving and still growing.
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