At least 2,500 passengers boarded a luxury cruise ship, which the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) announced arrived in Mombasa on Saturday.
KPA reported that the ship, identified MSC Poesia, registered to the Mediterranean Shipping Company in a statement that was posted on the X platform.
The cruise ship that anchored at the Port of Mombasa carried 1,000 staff members, 20 of whom are from Kenya, in addition to the 2,500 passengers.
MSC Poesia, which has a total length of 294 meters, is among the largest cruise ships to have anchored at the port. Norwegian Dawn, another luxurious liner, was the guest of the port just a month ago, according to KPA.
“With a length overall of 294 metres, MSC Poesia is one of the biggest cruise vessels to have docked at the Port, coming barely a month since the port hosted another luxury liner, Norwegian Dawn. To be able to add value and support Cruise Tourism, KPA has invested in the requisite infrastructure, including the state-of-the-art cruise terminal to cement Kenya’s status as a hub not only in cargo operations but also cruise tourism in Africa,” KPA said.
Mombasaa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir and Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua were present to welcome tourists who came to the coastal town.
“We continue to work to make Mombasa the destination of choice for global tourism by providing a clean and welcoming environment that leaves guests wanting to return again and again,” Governor Nassir stated.
