The Port of Tarragona welcomed the first cruise ship of the 2023 season, Silversea Cruises’ Silver Moon, on Thursday, April 6, according to a press release.

The ship docked at the port’s Balears Wharf during its first-ever visit to the city of Tarragona.

The Silver Moon arrived from Palma de Mallorca on its way to Barcelona.

To mark the occasion, the Port of Tarragona hosted a welcome ceremony attended by Port Operations Director, Núria Obiols, who presented a commemorative plaque to the ship’s captain.

During this cruise season, the port expects to welcome 55 cruise ships and a total of 98,000 passengers. The season began on April 6 and will end in December 2023.

The port is currently facilitating the electrification of the Balears Wharf and plans the construction of a new terminal based on sustainable criteria.