PortTrip Research Institute

Cruise port
intelligence research

Independent, data-driven research on cruise port operations, excursion economics, and independent traveller outcomes. Built on 4,281 cruiser validations. Free to cite, quote, and embed.

12

active reports

4,281

validations

50+

ports studied

2026

edition

Annual Intelligence Reports

Featured · Latest edition

2026 Mediterranean Cruise Port Intelligence Report

Comprehensive operational analysis of 50+ ports · 84 pages

€1.2M+ in cruiser savings documented4,281 independent validations47 ports ratedRecord tender delays at Santorini
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2025 Cruise Excursion Pricing Report

How cruise lines price excursions vs the real market cost · 52 pages

Average markup: 312%8 ports analysedBest and worst value ports identified
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Research by topic

Return Risk

The Missed-Ship Risk Index2026Tender Port Return Risk Study2026Ship-Safe Port Planning Framework2025

Excursion Economics

Excursion Markup Methodology2026Most Overpriced Ports Ranking2026DIY vs Ship Excursion Outcomes2025

Crowd & Congestion

Mediterranean Crowd Pressure Report2026Tender Delay Friction Study2026Summer Cruise Port Risk Report2025

Transport & Logistics

Transport Reliability Index2026Independent Travel Transport Report2026Port-to-City Route Analysis2025

Methodology & transparency

How PortTrip collects dataHow PortTrip validates routesHow PortTrip calculates riskIntelligence methodology overviewHow PortTrip scores ports

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