The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) reported a 20 % improve in passenger quantity at Flynn Cruiseport Boston in 2023, reaching roughly 373,000 passengers, in response to an announcement.
The port welcomed 149 cruise ships, marking a virtually 16 % rise from the earlier 12 months, together with 58 homeport vessels and 91 portcalls.
Joseph Morris, Massport port director, commented: “We had been thrilled to see the sturdy demand for cruising in 2023…and we look ahead to fostering further progress in passengers, ships, and diversified itineraries as we method the 2024 season.”
Massport has applied a number of sustainability initiatives at Flynn Cruiseport as a part of the Authority’s Web-Zero technique. These initiatives embody conducting a shore energy feasibility examine, implementing single-stream recycling, buying hybrid/electrical help autos, upgrading the HVAC system, and putting in LED lighting.
The cruise season of 2023 was marked by vital milestones, together with the introduction of latest itineraries andfive maiden voyages.
This 12 months, Flynn Cruiseport expects to welcome 24 cruise manufacturers with over 170 vessels, in response to a press launch. The 2024 season will function 12 maiden calls and 16 three-ship days.
Flynn Cruiseport Boston will host a file eight homeport ships in a single season: Norwegian Cruise Strains’ Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade, Holland America Line’s Volendam and Zuiderdam, Princess Cruises’ Emerald Princess, Celeb Cruises’ Celeb Eclipse, Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas, and Oceania Cruises’ Nautica.
Itineraries for 2024 embody:
- 21-day roundtrip from Boston to the Caribbean/Panama Canal – Holland America’s Zuiderdam (October 2024)
- 10-day one-way Boston to the Caribbean – Celeb Cruises’ Celeb Eclipse (October 2024)
- 9-day one-way Boston to St. Maarten – Windstar Cruises’ Star Pleasure (October 2024)
- 7-day one-way Boston to Panama – Hapag Lloyd Cruises’ Hanseatic Inspiration (October 2024)
- 14-day one-way Boston to the Caribbean – Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam (November 2024)
Juan Kuryla, senior vp of Port Growth and Building of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, stated: “We’re extremely happy with our long-standing relationship with Flynn Cruiseport Boston, our partnership positively serves not solely our enterprise but additionally helps stimulate the native Boston financial system and help infrastructure investments. As we stay up for the brand new 12 months, we look ahead to persevering with to help the Boston neighborhood.”
Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line, acknowledged: “Flynn Cruiseport Boston is a vital homeport for Holland America Line sailings, and we look ahead to one other profitable season in 2024.”
Terry Thornton, chief business officer for Princess Cruises, added: “We’re excited to be homeporting Emerald Princess in Boston subsequent summer time, providing unforgettable seven, 10, and 17-day adventures. Boston’s unbeatable comfort as a homeport makes it the right gateway for vacationers to embark on these outstanding journeys.”
