By
Rebecca Gibson |
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has completed its first season of turnaround calls at A&P Falmouth in the UK.
The cruise line, which made its first turnaround call at A&P Falmouth in April 2016, has embarked more than 1,800 passengers on Boudicca at Falmouth.
“Fred. Olsen’s decision to use Falmouth shows the advantages we offer here, such as enabling cruise liners to travel further south in less time than from other UK ports and providing an alternative boarding point for cruise lovers in the west,” said Drystan Jones, port operations director for A&P Falmouth. “We’ve enjoyed a strong relationship with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for some time and are delighted we can expect more day visits, particularly as they make such a valuable contribution to the Cornish economy. We’re really keen for local businesses to get involved and make this a community initiative.”
Fred. Olsen will make a further five day calls in Falmouth during the summer season.
“We would like to thank A&P Falmouth and our guests in the South West for making our first cruise season from this convenient, regional port such a great success,” said Nathan Philpot, sales and marketing director for Fred. Olsen. “It has opened up another important area of the UK cruise market to us, and we are extremely encouraged by the number of ‘new-to-cruise’ guests, in particular, that we have attracted to try a cruise with Fred. Olsen. We look forward to returning for our second cruise season in spring 2017.”
A&P Falmouth is scheduled to host 24 day calls this summer. Local businesses and traders have been encouraged to set up stalls within the terminal to create a market atmosphere and ‘a real Cornish welcome’.
“Cruise visitors have huge economic significance for Falmouth, with the average cruise day visitor spend estimated at £80-£100,” said Richard Gates, Falmouth Town Manager. “It’s testament to A&P Falmouth’s facilities and client relationships that we’ll be able to welcome more holidaymakers to the area.”