Aitken Spence Travels yesterday welcomed simultaneous arrivals of three cruise ships—Vasco Da Gama, Mein Schiff 5 and MS Seven Seas Navigator at the port of Colombo.
Vasco Da Gama and Mein Schiff 5 arrived at the Colombo port at 7.00 a.m. and MS Seven Seas Navigator docked at 1.30 p.m. with approximately 4,000 passengers from all three vessels on a single day.
The cruise season began last month with the arrival of ‘Resilient Lady’ from Virgin Voyages, a part of Sir Richard Branson’s renowned group. The visit of Marella Discovery 2 that arrived early had special significance, marking its first return to Sri Lanka post-COVID and the first turnaround operation in the country. Operated by TUI, this cruise brought three flights to Colombo for disembarking cruise passengers.
Notably, the Vasco Da Gama cruise marked its maiden call to Sri Lankan shores allowing its passengers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant city of Colombo before continuing their voyage to the Trincomalee port. They will explore the wonders of Minneriya, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and the enchanting sights of the East Coast. Further, this cruise will have turnaround operations in Male, Maldives.
