Exceptional previsions for Port of Quebec cruise season
May 1, 2012
The Quebec Port Authority (QPA) recently announced, at the Ross Gaudreault Cruise Terminal, the main events of the upcoming international cruise season, which promises to be exceptional with an expected 155,000 visitors, a potential summit for the Port of Quebec.
These previsions have been announced on the occasion of a press conference uniting the Ministry of Tourism, the Cruise the St. Lawrence Association and the Quebec Port Authority. This press conference explained the importance of the efforts put forth for the development of cruises on the St. Lawrence, as well as the spectacular 55-per-cent increase in traffic at all nine ports of call on the St. Lawrence in 2012 compared to the record year of 2010. “The development of the entire St. Lawrence market as a destination is the key to the future success of international cruises. It is important to benefit from the strengths of each port in order for the St. Lawrence to become one day incontrovertible in the market,” stated Mr. Mario Girard, President and CEO of QPA.
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Charlottetown set to kick off record breaking season for P.E.I. cruise industry
April 25, 2012
The Historic Charlottetown Seaport is getting set to host a record number of cruise ships for the 2012 cruise season, with the first ship arriving May 6, 2012.
With the first call set to take place Sunday, May 6th, Holland America’s Maasdam will make her debut for the season, which will kick off the first of 18 calls. With a total of 57 calls scheduled for this season, just under 50% will come from Holland America. Holland America will represent 38,165 passengers and 17,064, crew of the 79,786 passengers and 35,409 crew scheduled to arrive.
Industry demand prompts Charlottetown Harbour Authority to explore second cruise ship berth
April 17, 2012
Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Regional Minister for Prince Edward Island, and Robert Henderson, Provincial Minister of Tourism and Culture, joined Charlottetown Harbour Authority officials to announce funding for a study which will explore the option of a second cruise ship berth in the Port of Charlottetown.
“Our Government is focused on jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. We understand the importance of the cruise industry in the growth of Atlantic Canada’s tourism sector and the contribution it makes to strengthen our regional economy,” said Minister Shea, on behalf of Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie. “That is why we support the efforts of the Charlottetown Harbour Authority Inc. as they examine the feasibility of expanding the Port of Charlottetown and take advantage of the immediate demand in the cruise industry.”
Port Metro Vancouver sees modest growth for 2012 cruise season
April 16, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver's 2012 cruise season begins today and marks a continuing upward trend with modest growth anticipated. Port Metro Vancouver estimates approximately 670,000 passengers, up from 663,000 in 2011, on 191 vessel calls at the Port's two cruise terminals, Canada Place and Ballantyne.
The 2012 cruise season also marks the beginning of the third full year of the award-winning shore power installation at Canada Place, the first of its kind in Canada. Shore power-equipped cruise ships can plug in and shut off their engines while docked to reduce air emissions. In 2012, nearly 40 per cent of all cruise calls will be shore power enabled.
2012 cruise season begins at Port of Halifax
April 12, 2012
The 2012 cruise season gets underway today at the Port of Halifax with the inaugural call of Azamara Journey. Halifax expects 130 vessels and 235,000-245,000 passengers to visit this season.
“We’re ready and excited to get another busy cruise season underway in Halifax,” said Cathy McGrail, Manager of Cruise Development for the Halifax Port Authority. “We’ve worked hard with our tourism partners to establish Halifax as a prominent cruise destination and the numbers we’re anticipating this season as compared to past seasons show demand for cruises to this region is consistently strong.”