Haifa Port has emerged as one of the most exciting cruise destinations in the post-pandemic era. Haifa experienced a surge in popularity, attracting an influx of approximately 380,000 Israeli passengers and 250,000 tourists either calling at the port or embarking on cruises. Almost 30 different cruise brands have visited the port, with 10 of them choosing Haifa as their homeport. In a major step, Haifa Port is planning to build the first purpose-built cruise terminal in Israel. The new terminal is poised to elevate Haifa to the next level as a major cruise hub