Málaga Port Receives Outstanding Ratings from Cruise Passengers, According to UMA Study

The Málaga Port consolidates its position as one of the main cruise destinations in the Mediterranean. A study conducted by the University of Málaga (UMA) and the Málagaport Foundation has revealed that cruise passengers rate this destination with an outstanding score.

The research, based on 300 surveys of cruise passengers who visited Málaga in 2025, gives the destination a reputation score of 9.26 out of 10 and passenger satisfaction of 9.51, while the overall experience reaches a score of 8.56.

Among the highest-rated aspects are the gastronomic offerings (9.27), the hospitality of the locals (9.06), cultural and leisure offerings (8.82), and tourist information services (8.73). The port facilities and sustainability measures also received good ratings.

The lowest ratings were given to urban traffic and the feeling of tourist saturation, aspects that need improvement according to the respondents.

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