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Bahia Launches 2025–2026 Cruise Season in Salvador With Scenic Eclipse

Authorities forecast more than 198,000 cruise visitors to Salvador this cycle.

Overview

  • Codeba’s schedule lists 76 calls through April 29, 2026, with 58 in Salvador and 18 in Ilhéus.
  • The season opened on October 8 with the ultra‑luxury, 228‑passenger Scenic Eclipse inaugurating operations in Salvador.
  • Large ships are on the calendar, including MSC Preziosa on October 21 with about 4,345 tourists and Costa Diadema later in the season.
  • Based on CLIA benchmarks, operators estimate roughly R$174 million in local economic impact from expected cruise flows.
  • Terminal Marítimo de Salvador reports recent upgrades such as new monitoring and AI scanning systems, ISPS compliance enhancements, and recognition from the 2024 ANTAQ Prize and 2025 Krooze Awards.