Dover set for increased cruise calls

Monday, 10 Mar, 2009 0

 

 
Dover will handle 152 cruise ship visits to the port this year, with more than 200,000 passengers.
 
This compares with 144 calls last year and 124 in 2004 when the port handled 178,000 passengers.
 
Eight ships are making inaugural calls in Dover this year and the port is hosting the 2009 UK Cruise Convention on June 17-19.
 
2009 inaugural calls in to the Port of Dover:
May 2          Princess                                     Tahitian Princess     
May 11        Classic International Cruises        Princess Daphne
May 11         Princess                                    Emerald Princess      
May 26         AIDA                                        AIDA Cara     
May 18          MSC                                        MSC Orchestra 
Jul 6             HAL                                          Eurodam
Jul 16           Saga                                         Spirit of Adventure   
Sep 10          Costa                                       Costa Luminosa
 
 
Head of marketing Kate O’Hara said: “The demographic spread of cruise travellers – many of whom are not affected by mortgage interest rates or job insecurity – is a major growth factor.
 
“The cruise industry has broadened dramatically over recent years, and has become increasingly popular among families.
 
“The inclusive nature of on-board holidays means that accommodation, food, travel and entertainment are all embraced in the price – a major plus for anyone wanting to stick to a fixed budget.”

by Phil Davies



 

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