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HANSEATIC spirit makes record cruise call at Port of Ipswich

Associated British Ports described the expedition ship’s visit as the largest cruise call in the port’s history.

The new MSC Cruises flagship is scheduled to begin seven-night Mediterranean itineraries on 4 December 2026.

The ship received a new funnel, an expanded casino and other updates ahead of its scheduled return to Port Canaveral.

Canada Place recorded 1.4 million passenger visits and 358 cruise ship calls between February and October 2026.