Karibu Kenya!! – Massive cruise ship arrives in Mombasa.
The Norwegian Dawn, a luxurious cruise ship, arrived at the Port of Mombasa early on Sunday with 2300 passengers and 1100 crew members on board. This marks the first cruise vessel to dock in Mombasa this year. The ship, having traveled from Seychelles and measuring 294 meters in length, brought over 2000 passengers from 54 different nationalities to the Kenyan coast. They came to explore the pristine white sandy beaches and national parks through various excursions.
Captain William Ruto, the Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority, who guided the vessel to berth number one, expressed appreciation for the visit. He reiterated KPA’s commitment to supporting cruise tourism in the country by investing in infrastructure to establish the Port of Mombasa as a central hub for cruise tourism. KPA board Chairman Hon. Benjamin Tayari welcomed the visit, seeing it as confirmation of Kenya’s status as a tourism hub in Africa.
This inaugural visit to Mombasa follows shortly after the arrival of another cargo vessel on its maiden voyage. In December of the previous year, the port received the MV Bollete, a cruise liner carrying over 900 passengers. Captain Ruto confirmed that the Port of Mombasa is set to welcome another cruise ship next month.
