Three (3) more cruise ships will be visiting Boracay before the current year ends.
In
an interview with Caticlan Jetty Port Administrator, Nieven Maquirang made by
Easy Rock 93.5 on Friday, June 21, he said 3 cruise ships will be arriving in
Boracay Island.
The
first among the three cruise ships will be visiting in the month of October. The
C.F.
Sharp Group, the same agent which had brought cruise ships to the island in the
first quarter of the year, is making the arrangement. However, the exact date
of the cruise ship’s arrival is not yet available.
Meanwhile
on November 7, Wallen Maritime Services Inc. the Philippine Agent of Star
Cruises will be bringing a cruise ship which has a about 2,100 passengers and
1,500 crews.
On
December C.F.
Sharp Group will bring to the island the third cruise ship before the year
ends. Arriving on December 31, the cruise
ship will stay overnight and watch the Fireworks display in Boracay on New
Year’s Eve.
According
to Maquirang, matters will be confirmed by July.
Furthermore, Maquirang, disclosed that there is also a plan to package other destinations near Boracay,
such as Buruanga, Nabas, Ibajay among others, for visiting cruise ships.
When
asked for additional statements, Maquirang appealed to stakeholders and the community
to support efforts of the government, the DOT, and also the provincial government
in increasing tourist arrivals.
Back in October 2012, the Department of Tourism 6 (DOT-6)
Regional Director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas said that the cruise ship market
would be the focus in 2013 for Boracay.
Written and Contributed by: Rodel J. Abalus
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