port of call
noun phrase
1
: an intermediate port where ships customarily stop for supplies, repairs, or transshipment of cargo
2
: a stop included on an itinerary
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Besides fewer people on board, the luxury yachts are small, which is beneficial not only for the onboard experience (hello, getting to know other people really well), but also for the more unique ports of call, thanks to the ship’s size.
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Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Bartenders here lead video and live mixology presentations of a roster of cocktails inspired by ports of call.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
In popular ports of call that can get overwhelmed with cruise passenger crowds, just being a pleasant visitor goes a long way.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
These join existing private stops that already rank among the line’s most popular ports of call.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Bartenders here lead video and live mixology presentations of a roster of cocktails inspired by ports of call.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
In popular ports of call that can get overwhelmed with cruise passenger crowds, just being a pleasant visitor goes a long way.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
These join existing private stops that already rank among the line’s most popular ports of call.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for port of call
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“Port of call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/port%20of%20call. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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