Tag: cruise tourism

  • Call for Expressions of Interest – Market Vendors for 2026 Cruise Season

    As part of the Port of Corner Brook Cruise Welcome Program, we invite submissions from vendors for the 2026 season. The Cruise Welcome Market is a key component of the Port’s visitor experience strategy, designed to showcase the best of Western Newfoundland while supporting local businesses. The Port is committed to creating a robust market…

  • Request for Proposals – Shuttle Service Providers for 2026 Cruise Season

    The Corner Brook Port Corporation (CBPC) is inviting proposals from qualified transportation companies to provide shuttle service for the 2026 cruise season. The complimentary shuttle service for cruise passengers and crew will operate between the Port of Corner Brook and downtown Corner Brook, offering round-trip transportation. The number of buses required each cruise day will…

  • Longest Cruise Season on Record Wraps Up at the Port of Corner Brook

    Longest Cruise Season on Record Wraps Up at the Port of Corner Brook

    Corner Brook, NL – December 17, 2025 – The Port of Corner Brook has concluded its longest cruise season to date, welcoming ships from March 10 through October 22, 2025. With 24 ship calls, 30,540 passengers, and 15,877 crew members, the Port continues to strengthen its reputation as a signature cruise destination in Atlantic Canada,…

  • Key Insights for Businesses Targeting the Cruise Industry in Corner Brook, Newfoundland

    Key Insights for Businesses Targeting the Cruise Industry in Corner Brook, Newfoundland

    The Port of Corner Brook is excited to share its updated information package, Key Insights for Businesses Targeting the Cruise Industry in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Drawing on years of hands-on industry expertise, this package is designed to educate and inspire businesses to join our broader cruise community. It includes essential information, like the 2025 cruise…

  • Call for Expressions of Interest – Musical Entertainment

    Call for Expressions of Interest – Musical Entertainment

    As part of the Port of Corner Brook’s Cruise Welcome Program, we are looking for talented musicians to elevate our dockside experience and provide entertainment for our cruise guests. Performance durations, typically ranging from 2 to 4 hours, will be determined by passenger capacity and the ship’s arrival and departure schedule. If you are interested…

  • Call for Proposals – Cruise Shuttle Bus Service

    Call for Proposals – Cruise Shuttle Bus Service

    The Corner Brook Port Corporation (CBPC) invites proposals from qualified transportation companies to provide a shuttle service for the 2025 cruise season. The complimentary shuttle service for cruise passengers and crew operates between the port and downtown Corner Brook, providing round-trip transportation. The number of buses booked for each cruise ship depends on the total…

  • Call for Expressions of Interest – Market Vendor

    Call for Expressions of Interest – Market Vendor

    The Corner Brook Port Corporation is committed to creating a robust market with inspired entrepreneurs, marketing and selling a versatile mix of products so that we provide the best experience for cruise passengers. The port has seven sheds of two different sizes: four 12’x12’ and three 12’x16’. All sheds are equipped with electricity, windows, and…

  • Corner Brook Port to Welcome Its First Winter Cruise

    Corner Brook Port to Welcome Its First Winter Cruise

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 9, 2025 On the morning of March 10, Le Commandant Charcot from the French cruise line Ponant is scheduled to arrive in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. The luxurious expedition ship, which was launched in 2021, has a capacity of 245 passengers and 215 crew members. Ponant has since redefined how people…

  • Celebrating 20 Years: Corner Brook Port Corporation Commemorates Milestone Anniversary with Community, Stakeholders, and Partners

    Celebrating 20 Years: Corner Brook Port Corporation Commemorates Milestone Anniversary with Community, Stakeholders, and Partners

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Corner Brook, NL – December 10, 2024 – Over the past several months, the Corner Brook Port Corporation (CBPC) proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary of its divestiture from the federal government with a series of meaningful initiatives and events that highlighted achievements, community connection, and forward-looking growth. Since its incorporation in 2001,…

  • Port of Corner Brook Experiences Another Record-Breaking Cruise Season

    Port of Corner Brook Experiences Another Record-Breaking Cruise Season

    Following a record-breaking 2023 cruise season, the Port of Corner Brook is excited to announce yet another year of remarkable growth in ship arrivals and passenger and crew numbers. From June 5 to November 1, we welcomed 50,342 passengers and 23,827 crew members, representing a 22.9% and 17.7% increase respectively compared to the previous year…