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Valparaíso opens 2026-27 cruise season with 25% more arrivals planned
Valparaíso has opened its 2026-27 cruise season with the arrival of the Norwegian expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen.
The ship came from Callao, Peru, and is due to continue to Niebla in Chile’s Los Ríos Region.
The port expects 30 cruise arrivals by April 2027, a 25% increase on the previous season.
The season is expected to bring visitors and business to Valparaíso and nearby communities, including Viña del Mar and Concón.
Local officials say cruise tourism supports jobs and businesses such as hotels, restaurants and tour operators.
Valparaíso’s mayor also called for a dedicated cruise pier to give the industry greater certainty.
Cruise arrivals are scheduled to continue through April 2027.
Valparaíso opened its 2026-27 cruise season with the arrival of the Norwegian ship MS Fridtjof Nansen.
The season is scheduled to include 30 cruise ship arrivals through April 2027, 25% more than in the previous cycle.
The ship arrived from Callao, Peru, and is due to continue to Niebla in Chile’s Los Ríos Region.
Valparaíso Mayor Camila Nieto said the city needs a dedicated cruise pier to give the industry greater certainty.
Local officials said cruise visits could support tourism and economic activity in the region.
- Who
- The Port of Valparaíso opened the season with the arrival of the MS Fridtjof Nansen.
- What
- The 2026-27 cruise season is scheduled for 30 arrivals, 25% more than in the previous cycle.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- Where
- The Terminal Portuario Valparaíso in Valparaíso, Chile.
- Why
- Not stated
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The MS Fridtjof Nansen arrived at Valparaíso, opening the 2026-27 cruise season.
The season is scheduled to include 30 cruise ship arrivals.
- Scheduled arrivals
- 30
- Increase from previous cycle
- 25%
- First ship
- MS Fridtjof Nansen
- Arrival port
- Terminal Portuario Valparaíso
- Previous port
- Callao, Peru
- Next destination
- Niebla, Los Ríos Region
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What people are saying
the increase of 25% in the number of cruise ships we will receive is very good news, not only for the port but also for the city, and as a port we are very committed to supporting tourism and cruise activity
We need to move forward promptly with the creation and construction of an exclusive priority pier for cruise ships, because we know we need to give the industry certainty
This positions Valparaíso as a major international tourist destination and boosts the local economy, both in nearby communes and neighboring communes
We are preparing so that those who visit us have an excellent experience and come back