By
Rebecca Lambert |
The Cruise Association of Newfoundland and Labrador has recorded a strong cruise season for 2016, handling 66 port calls by 16 cruise operators between May and October.
In total, the cruise association, which has 22 member ports, welcomed 33,933 passengers and 16,515 crew.
The east coast of Newfoundland experienced particularly ideal cruising conditions, as there were no weather cancellations.
Looking to 2017, Cruise Newfoundland and Labrador is planning to almost double expected passenger and crew numbers. Current plans see the province welcoming 30 ships making 120 port calls, with an expected 99,266 passenger and crew. This includes 10 new ships and/or cruise lines.
“The province has positioned itself well within the cruise industry as a premier destination that offers world class, ‘bucket list’ experiences,” said Dennis O’Keefe, chair of the board of directors of the Cruise Association and Mayor of St. John’s. “Newfoundland and Labrador is becoming a must-see destination in the Canada New England region, for cruise lines around the world, and expedition lines in particular.”