Over 100 Luxury Cruise Ships to Visit Port of Cork Next Year

18th October 2022

The Port of Cork this season have seen a significant recovery in cruise traffic among them MS Borealis which arrived to Cobh this morning. AFLOAT adds that the former Holland America Line ship Rotterdam was sold during the pandemic, is this afternoon recieving bunkers from the Fortuna 1 while alongside at the town's deepwater berth. Credit: IrishExaminer-facebook

Cruiseship traffic according to the Port of Cork will exceed pre-pandemic levels next year, with more than 100 of the world's most luxurious such ships due to call.

This year's cruise season drew to a close today when Fred Olsen Cruise Lines MS Borealis represented the final ship to berth at Cobh. The call brings to a total 115,000 cruise visitors to Cork in 2022.

Following two years of quiet streets and an even quieter harbour, Bantry Bay (see related story) and the Port of Cork Company (PoCC) have reported a significant recovery in cruise traffic this year.

Despite some Covid-19 precautions still in place — cruise ships operated at 75% capacity —in the 2022 season has welcomed 90 cruise ships to Cork, nearing pre-pandemic levels of 100 each year.

PoCC chief commercial officer Conor Mowlds, said the sector plays a crucial role in the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors.

More reports the Irish Examiner on the cruise industry sector calling to the southern city port.

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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