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Cruise Season 2008: New companies and larger ships
310 cruise ship calls, bringing as many as 560,000 cruise passengers, make 2008 another record season for cruise tourism in Copenhagen. At the same time, new companies and larger ships are choosing the Danish capital as their homeport.
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Copenhagen - a popular Christmas cruise destination
In 2005, the first Christmas cruise visited Copenhagen. This December, the ships will once again find their way to Northern Europe’s leading cruise destination. Cruise lines have discovered Northern Europe as a Christmas destination and three cruise ships have scheduled their arrival.
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Copenhagen wins travel industry's Oscar for the fourth year in a row
Last night, Copenhagen was once again voted Europe's leading cruise destination at the 2007 World Travel Awards. (October 2007)
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Copenhagen invests in continued cruise success
Copenhagen is cementing its position as Northern Europe's leading cruise destination with a dedicated cruise passenger terminal in Copenhagen Airport and an investment of 30 mio EUR in new quay facilities in Copenhagen Port. (March 2007)
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Europe's Leading Cruise Destination
Copenhagen scores a hat trick! Yet another travel industry Oscar awarded to Cruise Copenhagen. (October 2006)
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Copenhagen Increases Number of Turnarounds
In 2006, 33 percent of port calls in Copenhagen will be turnarounds. In addition, the Danish capital is looking forward to a record year, with more cruise passengers and new direct flight connections from the United States. (March 2006)
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Travel Industry gives double "Oscar" to Copenhagen
Copenhagen won two World Travel Award prizes as "The World's Leading Cruise Port" and as "Europe's Leading Cruise Destination". Thousands of travel agents from all over the world vote to determine the winners of these prestigious awards. (November 2005)
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Copenhagen: New Christmas Cruise Destination
The number of cruise guests visiting Copenhagen has doubled over the last five years, and the number for 2005 is expected to be at least 360,000. Until now this success has been limited to the summer period but this year, for the first time ever, Copenhagen will be able to call itself a Christmas cruise destination. (September 2005)
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Eco-conscious Danes 'clear the air' on cruise ship emissions
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency says that air pollution from cruise ships docking in Copenhagen is well under the required safety level. This means the entire cruise ship industry can now breathe easy: Cruise ships pollute far less than previously thought. (March 2005)
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A string of Baltic pearls - New Baltic Cruise Partnership
The Baltic cruise industry has grown at a phenomenal rate - over 50 percent since 2000. This presents the harbors in the region with a significant challenge. (March 2005)
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Press releases Cruise Season 2008: New companies and larger ships Photos Contact Cruise Copenhagen > Cruise Media > Press releases Press releases Cruise Season 2008: New companies and larger ships 310 cruise ship calls, bringing as many as 560,000 cruise passengers, make 2008 another record season for cruise tourism in Copenhagen. At the same time, new companies and larger ships are choosing the Danish capital as their homeport. Read more... Copenhagen - a popular Christmas cruise destination In 2005, the first Christmas cruise visited Copenhagen. This December, the ships will once again find their way to Northern Europe’s leading cruise destination. Cruise lines have discovered Northern Europe as a Christmas destination and three cruise ships have scheduled their arrival. Read more... Copenhagen wins travel industry's Oscar for the fourth year in a row Last night, Copenhagen was once again voted Europe's leading cruise destination at the 2007 World Travel Awards. (October 2007) Read more... Copenhagen invests in continued cruise success Copenhagen is cementing its position as Northern Europe's leading cruise destination with a dedicated cruise passenger terminal in Copenhagen Airport and an investment of 30 mio EUR in new quay facilities in Copenhagen Port. (March 2007) Read more... Europe's Leading Cruise Destination Copenhagen scores a hat trick! Yet another travel industry Oscar awarded to Cruise Copenhagen. (October 2006) Read more ... Copenhagen Increases Number of Turnarounds In 2006, 33 percent of port calls in Copenhagen will be turnarounds. In addition, the Danish capital is looking forward to a record year, with more cruise passengers and new direct flight connections from the United States. (March 2006) Read more ... Travel Industry gives double "Oscar" to Copenhagen Copenhagen won two World Travel Award prizes as "The World's Leading Cruise Port" and as "Europe's Leading Cruise Destination". Thousands of travel agents from all over the world vote to determine the winners of these prestigious awards. (November 2005) Read more ... Copenhagen: New Christmas Cruise Destination The number of cruise guests visiting Copenhagen has doubled over the last five years, and the number for 2005 is expected to be at least 360,000. Until now this success has been limited to the summer period but this year, for the first time ever, Copenhagen will be able to call itself a Christmas cruise destination. (September 2005) Read more... Eco-conscious Danes 'clear the air' on cruise ship emissions The Danish Environmental Protection Agency says that air pollution from cruise ships docking in Copenhagen is well under the required safety level. This means the entire cruise ship industry can now breathe easy: Cruise ships pollute far less than previously thought. (March 2005) Read more ... A string of Baltic pearls - New Baltic Cruise Partnership The Baltic cruise industry has grown at a phenomenal rate - over 50 percent since 2000. This presents the harbors in the region with a significant challenge. (March 2005) Read more ...