First Cruise Ship of The New Year Arrives at New Mangalore Port: The Cruise Will Stay Here For Long

New Mangalore Port welcomed the first cruise ship of the New Year 2023, “The World” on 13th January 2023 at 1.30pm. This is also the fourth cruise vessel of the current season. The vessel carrying 123 passengers & 280 crew members will stay in the Port for three days and will sail on 15th January 2023 at 11pm.

The passengers were given a warm welcome in traditional way while disembarking from the ship. Various arrangements were done such as; medical screening for passengers, multiple immigrations & customs counters for swift movement, free wi-fi, cloths & handicraft outlets were kept open. Buses, cars & vans were arranged for local tour including 02 shuttle buses for passengers visiting local market & shops in Mangalore city. The passengers will be visiting various tourist destinations, temples, church in and around the Mangalore City and also will be visiting local market areas.

This is the first cruise vessel to stay for long duration in the Port after many years. Various cultural programmes like Bharatanatyam, Dollu Kunita, Yakshagana & local folk dance depicting rich Indian culture and heritage are organized for the entertainment of the cruise tourists on all the three days in association with Ministry of Tourism (GOI) & Department of Tourism (Govt. of Karnataka). Souvenirs will be given to the cruise passengers while they are embarking back to their ship as reminiscent memories of their visit to Mangalore