Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airports is introducing a new digital platform aimed at improving the boarding experience for cruise guests.

According to Minister Sílvio Costa Filho, the system will use facial recognition and is set to be introduced ahead of the 2026-27 season.

“What we noticed was the need to reduce overall boarding times, which can reach three or four hours due to the large number of people,” he explained.

The platform is being developed in partnership with Brazil’s federal data processing service, Serpro, and will integrate data from various regulatory agencies.

The goal is to elevate the port experience to match the quality of the cruise itself, Serpro’s Superintendent of Business, Brenno Sampaio, said.

“What we need is to ensure that all the necessary procedures f

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