By
Rebecca Gibson |
The newly launched AIDAstella made an inaugural visit to Portland Port in the UK on 17 May, bringing more than 2,000 German passengers to Weymouth and Portland.
Portland Port organised four German translators to greet the passengers as they disembarked and provide local tourist information.
“Its an enjoyable experience being able to welcome all these passengers to Weymouth and Portland, I think it is important to make them feel at home and ensure that they have a good understanding of all the fantastic local things on offer here,” said Bettina Collins, one of the translators.
AIDA Stella will make a further three calls at the port in 2013 and is scheduled to return during the 2014 and 2015 cruise seasons.
“Portland Port has been delighted with the start to the new cruise season and the arrival of the AIDAstella is a very important first for us,” said Ian McQuade, commercial manager at Portland Port. “2013 will now see 19 calls and over 20,000 passengers visit the port.”