port calls
Ships docking briefly
Port calls are scheduled stops by ships at harbors or docks, typically for loading cargo, taking on passengers, or resupplying.
Cruise ships advertise their port calls as destinations: The itinerary includes port calls in Nassau and Cozumel.
Naval vessels make port calls for diplomatic purposes or shore leave.
The term appears in shipping schedules and travel planning.
- dockingConnecting to a port
- dropping anchorFixing a ship's position
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- berthSleeping space on transport
- anchorageSecure harbor spot
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