port of call

noun

1. a port visited briefly by a ship, usually to take on or discharge passengers and cargo or to undergo repairs.

port of call

noun

1. any port where a ship stops, excluding its home port
2. any place visited on a traveller's itinerary

Word History and Origins

Origin of port of call¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

It added that the crew was safe following the incidents, which happened 57 nautical miles south of the Yemeni city of Aden, and the vessel was proceeding to the next port of call.

From BBC

“The vessels were last reported proceeding to next port of call.”

From Seattle Times

In most cases, the body will be removed at the next port of call, but sometimes will remain on board until the end of the voyage.

From New York Times

My first port of call was X - which ignored me, as it does most media queries.

From BBC

“Vessel and crew are safe and proceeding to next port of call,” it added.

From Seattle Times