La Goulette Cruise Port

Name

La Goulette Cruise Port

Legal name

Goulette Shipping Cruise SA

Website

https://lagoulettecruiseport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cruise Port Operations

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Cruise Line Turnaround Coordination & Port Call Passenger Services (TLAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cruise Terminal & Passenger Services (Check-in, Baggage, Meet & Greet) (THAEAFAF), Shore Excursion & Port Services Operators (THAKAEAE)

Keywords

• Cruise port operations
• Maritime terminal services
• Passenger terminal facilities
• Shore excursion services
• Port security compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

La Goulette

HQ country

Tunisia

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Port Operations Fees: Charges for cruise ship berthing, pilotage, towage, and port services. The port has 3 quays with total berthing length of 657m and 9m draft, accommodating large cruise vessels including Oasis, Excellence, and Meraviglia-class ships.
2. Commercial Space Rental: Revenue from retail shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and other commercial establishments within Goulette Village Harbor. The village features approximately 80 boutiques offering local crafts, clothing, and duty-free products.
3. Passenger Services: Services to cruise passengers including currency exchange, duty-free shopping, dining, taxi services, and shore excursions. Wi-Fi available at village cafes and restaurants.
4. Advertising and Event Services: Advertising opportunities within the port village and event hosting services for corporate events, concerts, and private functions in versatile port spaces.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Goulette Cruise Port operates Tunisia's primary Mediterranean cruise gateway, providing berthing for vessels up to Oasis-class alongside ISPS-compliant security, customs, and passenger processing across two modern immigration terminals. The port bundles maritime operations (towage, pilotage, MARPOL waste management) with the Goulette Village Harbor retail complex (~80 boutiques), guest and crew services, and licensed shore excursions to UNESCO sites including Carthage and the Medina of Tunis.

Product overview

La Goulette Cruise Port is a cruise port operator offering a unified service platform centered on port operations, passenger services, and the Goulette Village Harbor retail complex. The portfolio comprises cruise terminal infrastructure with 657m berthing capacity, guest and crew services, and a 6,500 m² Tunisian-style shopping village with ~80 boutiques. Shore excursions and port services (towage, ISPS security, customs) complement the core offering. The port is managed by Global Ports Holding and operated under a joint venture with MSC Cruises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Goulette Village Harbor: A Mediterranean-style cruise village within the port precinct covering 6,500 m² with approximately 80 boutiques of crafts and clothing, a restaurant, typical cafés, a juice bar, and a hammam.

Products and services

• Goulette Village Harbor A 6,500 m² Tunisian-style architectural shopping village within the port perimeter, featuring approximately 80 craft and clothing boutiques, a restaurant, traditional cafés, a juice bar, and a hammam, designed to serve arriving cruise passengers with authentic local retail and dining experiences.
• Port Services Maritime operations for cruise ships including towage (up to 80 tons), pilotage, line handling, ISPS-compliant security, K9 services, luggage screening, MARPOL waste management, customs, check-in, additional security, metal detectors, police and immigration processing, pollution prevention, and passenger mobility assistance. Sold to cruise lines and shipping operators.
• Guest Services Comprehensive passenger services for cruise visitors including First-Aid Center, cafés and restaurants, duty-free shopping, currency exchange, Guest Information Center, shops, taxi station, wheelchair assistance, and Wi-Fi access.
• Crew Services Services tailored for ship crew members including post-box access, first-aid center, cafés and restaurants, duty-free shopping, currency exchange, taxi station, and Wi-Fi availability during port calls.
• Shore Excursions Licensed guided tour packages including Essence of Tunisia Tour (5 hours), Heritage & Art Tour (4 hours), Blue & White Escape (3 hours), and Cultural Treasures Tour, covering attractions such as Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, La Medina, and the Bardo Museum.
• Cruise Terminal Operations Cruise terminal infrastructure with three quays totaling 657m of berthing length and 9m draft capacity, plus two modern terminals dedicated exclusively to passenger immigration formalities, accommodating Oasis, Excellence, and Meraviglia-class vessels.
• Panoramic Tourist Train Scenic tourist train service connecting La Goulette Cruise Port to cultural destinations including Carthage, La Marsa, and Sidi Bou Said for immersive regional exploration, offered as a daily excursion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Year-over-year growth from 79 calls (2024) to 139 calls (2025) representing 76% increase
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Ports Holding LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019GPH is the parent company and operator of La Goulette Cruise Port. The company is registered in London, UK (35 Albemarle Street, 3rd Floor, W1S 4JD) and is the world's largest cruise port operator with a network spanning 30+ ports globally. GPH provides global expertise, operational standards, and brand recognition to La Goulette.
• MSC Cruises S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019Joint venture partnership with MSC Cruises began in May 2019 to operate La Goulette Cruise Port. MSC is a major cruise line providing steady cruise traffic and operational partnership. MSC vessels including Grandiosa and Meraviglia regularly call at the port. The partnership leverages MSC's cruise industry presence with GPH's port management expertise.
• Local Tour OperatorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal tour operators provide shore excursions and guided tours from the port to destinations including Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Medina of Tunis, Bardo Museum, and cultural tours. These operators work with the port to offer passengers curated experiences.
• Transportation PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with bus, taxi, and transportation services facilitate passenger transfers from the port to tourist destinations. The port provides dedicated parking for Shorex buses and official taxi services operate within the port area.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• MedCruise Association: Industry association of Mediterranean cruise ports. La Goulette participates as a member, and the association is comparable as a peer in the sense of representing the network of competing and cooperating Mediterranean cruise ports.

Direct peers

• Valletta Cruise Port: Malta's cruise terminal concession operated by Global Ports Holding until recent restructuring. Highly comparable as a Mediterranean single-asset cruise port concession with heritage-tourism positioning and ISPS-compliant operations.
• Nassau Cruise Port: Operated by Global Ports Holding under the same parent as La Goulette, Nassau Cruise Port is a single-asset cruise terminal concession with on-site retail village, ISPS-compliant operations, and a comparable BOT-style commercial model — the closest direct operating peer in the GPH portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Civitavecchia Port Authority (Port of Rome): Primary cruise gateway for Rome, handling several million cruise passengers annually on multi-berth terminals. Directly comparable as a Mediterranean heritage-destination cruise port with significant retail/commercial activity.
• Global Ports Holding plc: La Goulette's parent and the world's largest independent cruise port operator. While GPH operates 30+ cruise ports globally, it functions as a broad incumbent whose portfolio includes Nassau, Antigua, Venice (Fusina), and several Mediterranean terminals — directly comparable at the network level.
• Piraeus Port Authority (Athens Cruise Terminal): Operates the cruise terminals at Piraeus serving Athens and the Greek islands. A comparable Mediterranean cruise gateway with multiple berths, terminal services, and shore-excursion logistics, competing for the same Eastern Med itineraries.
• Port of Barcelona (Cruise Terminal): One of the busiest Mediterranean cruise hubs, offering multiple berths capable of handling the largest Oasis-class ships. Comparable as a major Mediterranean destination port competing for the same cruise line itineraries as La Goulette.
• Marseille Fos Port (Cruise Terminal): France's largest cruise port, accommodating the largest cruise ships and providing terminal services, shore excursion infrastructure, and heritage-tourism positioning similar to La Goulette.

Emerging players

• Cruise Saudi (SDA Cruise): State-backed cruise port developer and operator across Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. Comparable as a destination-port operator investing in cruise villages, terminal infrastructure, and new Mediterranean-adjacent itineraries.

Regional players

• Port of Genoa Cruise Terminal: Italian cruise terminal serving the Ligurian Riviera and feeder routes into the Western Mediterranean. Comparable in scale and destination-port economics, though operating in a different national market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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