03 NOV 2017: Have you heard about Ubatuba? (Yes, there is a place called Ubatuba). Where’s Guna Yala? Or, how about Antofagasta? You’re about to hear more from these places that until now haven’t had star power. They’re pitching their charms at trade shows and investing in building cruise port facilities trying to attract the attention of cruise planners.
And cruise lines are listening because as they continue to expand their fleets, they’re increasingly scanning the horizons for new ports. Some have already attracted commitments to be added to upcoming cruise itineraries.
Here are some less-known destinations that are likely to make bigger names for themselves in the near future: