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A series of exclusive events is being held by Azamara Cruises to celebrate the arrival of three of its sister ships, Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Onward in Barcelona for the first time in the cruise line’s history.

Originally slated to launch in 2024, SLS Hotels’ first European property, SLS Barcelona, has opened its doors, welcoming guests to its prime location on Port Forums’s waterfront, just steps from the beach.

The Mediterranean Journeys Collection from Explora Journeys has officially set sail, with the inaugural journey of the season departing from Barcelona aboard EXPLORA II, coinciding with the grand opening of the MSC Barcelona Cruise Terminal.

MSC Fantasia marked a milestone in Barcelona’s maritime history when it became the first ship to call at the city’s newly inaugurated MSC Barcelona Cruise Terminal on Saturday 15 February.

Singapore Airlines is set to increase flight frequencies and boost passenger capacity across its network in the 2025 Northern Summer operating season (30 March 2025 to 25 October 2025), supporting the higher demand for air travel to several popular destinations.

Nobu Hospitality – the global luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residence brand has unveiled “Nobu Spanish Summer”, an immersive culinary and cultural journey across Spain.

Explora Journeys has become a Global Partner of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, the pinnacle of global yacht racing, set to take place this year in Barcelona, Spain. This marks a significant milestone for Explora Journeys, aligning with the brand’s commitment to creating exceptional experiences at sea and reflecting a shared maritime heritage and values.

The Port of Barcelona, Spain has welcomed Explora Journeys’ first ship, EXPLORA I, ahead of the new ship receiving her first guests in Copenhagen on 1 August 2023. The stop provided a pre-inaugural “Insider First Look” at the ultra-luxury vessel.

Azamara has confirmed it will operate a 155-night World Voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona aboard the company’s newest ship, Azamara Onward. The round the world cruise will depart Florida on 5 January 2024 and will visit six continents, including Australia, exploring 40 countries and featuring 22 overnight stays and 27 late nights in port.

InterContinental Barcelona has opened as the first new luxury hotel in the Spanish city this year. Situated in the heart of Barcelona’s Montjuïc district, the hotel sits on a scenic hill that overlooks the harbour, offering stunning views of Barcelona.

Spanish tourism bureau Catalan Tourist Board (Catalunya) has developed a new self-drive route designed to entice visitors to “know, discover, live, taste and enjoy” the Northeastern part of Spain.

MSC Cruises has flagged a return to Spanish soil with the Italian cruise line set to resume embarkations from Barcelona on 26 June 2021 and offering port calls from Valenica starting 30 July, aboard MSC Grandiosa.