VII. PASSENGER PORTS

The global cruise industry involves seagoing transportation and tourism, offering a combination of local destinations accessible through cruise ports and onboard amenities. Ports and destinations have developed into cruise ports and terminals. Tourist ports for recreational vessels are a distinctive category of ports that support recreational boating and yachting. River cruises have emerged as a distinct form of tourism that blends leisure with cultural and environmental engagement. Cruise terminals have specific design characteristics and operational considerations, as they must handle large numbers of passengers and supplies for cruise ships.