The Port of Cork confirmed the largest cruise programme in the Republic of Ireland for 2026 with 103 ship calls between April and October. The season opens with a maiden call from AIDAluna on 13 April 2026. Six maiden calls feature in the schedule overall. Eighty-one calls will use the dedicated cruise terminal in Cobh, 16 at Ringaskiddy, and six at Cork City quays, with MSC Virtuosa closing the season in mid-October. Ann Doherty, chief executive officer at the Port of Cork Company and chair of Cruise Ireland, shared “We are delighted to announce our 2026 cruise season schedule, which promises to be another strong year for the Port of Cork.