Cruise ship season kicks off
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The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has officially launched the 2023 cruise ship season with a warm welcome to Nicko Cruises’ Vasco da Gama passenger liner over the weekend.
“Arriving on 29 October, the cruise liner brought 396 holidaymakers to the enchanting port of Walvis Bay, signifying the commencement of the passenger liner tourism season,” Namport said.
The 219-metre passenger vessel overnighted at the port of Walvis Bay and was expected to set sail on Monday towards the port of Lüderitz.
Namport expects to receive 10 more passenger vessels by the end of December, with the next calling port on 28 November.
Executive for commercial services Elias Mwenyo said the passenger liner season usually commences in November and continues to March of the following year.
“This sector of the industry brings a surplus of benefits to Namibia, including an influx of international tourists eager to explore the natural beauty the country has to offer.”
Furthermore, it injects foreign currency into the local economy, paving the way for job creation opportunities for locals, he said.
“Arriving on 29 October, the cruise liner brought 396 holidaymakers to the enchanting port of Walvis Bay, signifying the commencement of the passenger liner tourism season,” Namport said.
The 219-metre passenger vessel overnighted at the port of Walvis Bay and was expected to set sail on Monday towards the port of Lüderitz.
Namport expects to receive 10 more passenger vessels by the end of December, with the next calling port on 28 November.
Executive for commercial services Elias Mwenyo said the passenger liner season usually commences in November and continues to March of the following year.
“This sector of the industry brings a surplus of benefits to Namibia, including an influx of international tourists eager to explore the natural beauty the country has to offer.”
Furthermore, it injects foreign currency into the local economy, paving the way for job creation opportunities for locals, he said.
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