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The largest cruise ship in the world is docked in the port of Limassol, which is expected to depart tomorrow, as it starts cruising in the Caribbean in March, while in the summer it sails for Barcelona, where it will cruise in the western Mediterranean.
Officials and “P” were hosted on the cruise ship Wonder of the Seas, which is chartering at the port of Limassol, with the Vice President of Royal Caribbean for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Ben Bouldin, announcing that for the summer of 2022 the Limassol will be included in its Eastern Mediterranean cruise destinations.
Recalling that the company first operated on the island in 2021, based in the port of Limassol, with the cruise ship Jewel of the Seas, Mr. Bouldin said that in 2023 Limassol will again be a base, this time for the Rhapsody of the Seas.
Expressing his gratitude to our country for the facilities given to the sailors, in the midst of a pandemic, he characteristically stated that “when other markets were not there, you were there”.
Cyprus, he continued, has proven to be an exciting and popular destination for many of the company's customers and despite the difficulties encountered last year with traffic restrictions “we have done a lot to show that Cyprus is a base – a port, in which we must build ».
He assured that Cyprus is in the planning beyond 2023, saying that it is a key pillar in development planning in Europe, while in the context of strengthening the presence of Royal Caribbean, he indicated that it was decided to cooperate with a number of travel agents on the island.
“We want to build the reputation of our name here in Cyprus and that means investing in relationships and partnerships,” Bouldin said, revealing that Royal Caribbean would sponsor the Apollon football season, while wishing the Limassol team a European presence. events, bearing the company logo.
Among other things, he referred to the synergies of the company for the promotion of technological developments related to the blue economy, the sustainable use of resources and the maintenance of a healthy ecosystem, noting that these also serve the objectives of the maritime policy of Cyprus.
Finally, one of the Vice Presidents of Royal Caribbean noted that the company's relationship with Cyprus is flourishing and is built on a wonderful cooperation, with benefits for the tourism sector, while expressing his enthusiasm for the years to come.
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