Cobh Prepares for Busy Cruise Season with 93 Scheduled Ships

5th February 2025

Tom MacSweeney

The Norwegian Dawn on a previous visit to the Cobh Cruise Terminal. The 294 metre long Norwegian Cruise Line vessel will call again to Cork Harbour this season on July 10th, one of 93 scheduled cruise liner visits to the Port of Cork Credit: Bob Bateman

The "cruise season" is a huge boost to the community of Cobh and a boost to trade in the Cork Harbour town and the region," according to the President of Cobh and Harbour Chamber, Toddy Stafford.

Cork Port is expecting 93 cruise vessels between April and October, the first on April 13 when the 216-metre MS Ambition, operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, is scheduled to arrive.

"Cruise tourism contributes €17 million to the local economy, with onshore spending averaging at €81 per passenger and €29 per crew person, says Mr.Stafford. "We're looking forward to once again welcoming cruise passengers and crew back to Cork. The cruise season always offers a huge lift for everyone in the community and we look forward to what is anticipated to be a busy year of cruise liners which will boost local trade in the region."

The Port of Cork is making the cruise schedule available to the public here

Published in Cruise Liners, Cork Harbour, Port of Cork

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Tom MacSweeney writes a column for Afloat.ie. He is former RTE Marine Correspondent/Presenter of Seascapes and has a monthly Seascapes Podcast on the Community Radio Network and Podcast services

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