After a record-breaking 2023 cruise season, the Atlantic Canada Cruise Affiliation (ACCA) is anticipating one other profitable season in 2024, in keeping with a press launch.
“We’re thrilled to welcome over 600 cruise ship calls to Atlantic Canada this 12 months,” mentioned Sarah Rumley, ACCA govt director. “Guests are drawn to our area for its distinctive tradition, hospitable nature and breathtaking landscapes. It’s by way of embracing these variations that ACCA has efficiently positioned Atlantic Canada as a premier cruise vacation spot. With a forecasted development of 10 p.c in cruise passenger visits for the upcoming season, we’re optimistic that the cruise business will proceed to flourish nicely into the longer term.
The 2024 Atlantic Canada cruise season will start with the arrival of the MSC Poesia on the Port of Halifax on April 6. Moreover, a number of vessels are set to reach on their inaugural visits this 12 months.
The Port of Halifax is ready to welcome 204 calls, together with 12 ships making their inaugural go to, an uptick in in a single day stays, and a 35.7 p.c improve in calls throughout June, July and August.
The Port of Sydney is on monitor for one more record-breaking 12 months, with 119 calls anticipated for 2024, together with seven ships making their inaugural go to and a 17 p.c improve in calls through the summer season months.
On Prince Edward Island, Port Charlottetown is forecasting 96 calls and over 166,000 passengers. Their season will characteristic 5 inaugural calls, 18 double-ship days, three triple-ship days and a four-ship day scheduled for October 1.
In New Brunswick, Port Saint John will welcome a complete of 75 calls and over 170,000 company. This contains 10 ships making their inaugural go to.
Following its record-breaking 2023, the Port of Nook Brook will welcome 37 ships, together with 10 inaugural calls and 57,000 passengers.
