Las Palmas Cruise Port has announced that its newest terminal has begun operations with the arrival of the Celebrity Apex, which docked at the Santa Catalina Pier on October 2, 2025. The port said the new terminal is the largest in Europe.
The port said the inaugural call marked the operational launch of the new facility and the beginning of a chapter for Gran Canaria as a premier international cruise destination.
To mark the occasion, a plaque exchange was held with the captain of the Celebrity Apex and representatives of the port authority.
Beatriz Calzada, president of the Las Palmas Port Authority, said: “Las Palmas Cruise Port represents a major step forward in our infrastructure and service offerings. With this terminal, we strengthen the Canary Islands’ position in the Mid-Atlant