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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Nuuk is also a popular port of call on cruise ships, especially expedition vessels exploring Greenland’s rugged coastline.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
These include guided cultural visits, access to sites outside typical tourist routes, active options such as diving or hiking, or reservations at the best restaurants in ports of call.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Trying to keep it in situ is your first port of call, making sure to wear a broad spectrum, high factor SPF every day–UV exposure accelerates collagen loss and can also exacerbate uneven texture more generally.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Disrespecting Cultural Norms When visiting ports of call, be mindful of local customs and etiquette.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
These include guided cultural visits, access to sites outside typical tourist routes, active options such as diving or hiking, or reservations at the best restaurants in ports of call.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Trying to keep it in situ is your first port of call, making sure to wear a broad spectrum, high factor SPF every day–UV exposure accelerates collagen loss and can also exacerbate uneven texture more generally.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Disrespecting Cultural Norms When visiting ports of call, be mindful of local customs and etiquette.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Port of call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/port%20of%20call. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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