By
Rebecca Gibson |
Ports in the Cruise Canada New England Alliance (CCNE) welcomed more than 2.44 million cruise passengers in the 2015 cruise season, generating an estimated CAD$543 million in direct economic impact for the region.
In total, 2,443,833 passengers visited ports in Quebec, Atlantic Canada, Maine, Boston and New York during 1,554 ship calls last year.
“The cruise sector is strong throughout Canada New England,” said Amy Powers, chair of CCNE. “Our ports remain very attractive to passengers and cruise lines alike. The region is known for delivering world‐class experiences for cruisers of all ages and we’re thrilled to be able to introduce so many people to what Canada New England has to offer.”
This season, which will begin in April, the CCNE network expects to receive slightly more calls.
“Based on bookings received to date by our different Saint Lawrence ports of call, we can already confirm that the upcoming season promises to be as good, if not better than the one just ended,” said Tony Boemi, president of Cruise the Saint Lawrence. “This is proof positive that efforts by member ports of call to enhance cruise passenger greeting infrastructure have begun to pay handsome rewards. We aim to pursue efforts in this regard and provide passengers with the best greeting experience in the industry.”