19 January 2009

Falklands see rise in cruise passengers

 

 
 
The Falkland Islands Tourist Board has claimed a ‘significant increase’ in cruise passengers.
 
Almost 22,000 from 79 nationalities have visited the South Atlantic islands since the start of its southern hemisphere season on October 20.
 
The organisation’s general manager Jake Downing expects almost 68,000 cruise passengers to visit the Falklands by the end of the season on April 7.
 
"We are extremely pleased with the season to date. It's very encouraging that the cruise market is so buoyant particularly in the current economic climate," he said.
 
Many visits by cruise ships and expedition vessels visit the Falklands often as part of a wider South America or Antarctica itinerary.
 
More than 95% of cruise passengers surveyed this season rate their cruise experience in the Falklands as 'good to excellent.'
 
Passengers can experience walking, wildlife watching, fishing and battlefield tours.
 
In line with international cruising trends, the vast majority of cruise tourists (33%) to the Falklands come from the US.
 
Other prominent markets include the UK, Brazil, Canada and Germany.
 
by Phil Davies 
 
 
 


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