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Cruise in Prince Edward Island continues to be a strong force for Island Tourism
(October 25, 2011-Charlottetown, PE) The Historic Charlottetown Seaport has wrapped up another successful cruise season here on Prince Edward Island. The 2011 cruise season generated $12.9 million* in economic impact on PEI, and despite a decline in tourism numbers this year, cruise remains in a growth pattern moving into the 2012 season.
The 2011 cruise season will wrap up with total visitation of passengers and crew 90, 021. "We're extremely pleased to see the cruise industry so vibrant in Charlottetown," explains Les Parsons, Chief Executive Officer of the Charlottetown Harbour Authority. "Our numbers have remained in a consistent growth pattern over the past couple of years, and 2012 will be no exception, with our largest year over year growth to date."
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New Shore Excursions in Charlottetown Proving To Be A Big Hit For Visiting Cruise Lines and Their Passengers
(Charlottetown, PE November 10, 2010) The Cruise industry is the fastest growing sector in Tourism and Charlottetown is no stranger to adapting to these emerging markets. In an effort to expand our Shore Excursion product Aquila Tours partnered with the Culinary Institute of Canada to offer the Seafood 101 Culinary Bootcamp. After just one visit, the shore excursion received such rave reviews from passengers that the Executive Chef onboard the ship decided to participate!
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Charlottetown Harbour Authority Enjoys Record Breaking Year and Looks to an Even Better 2011 Cruise Season
(September 21, 2010 Charlottetown, PE) With the fall season now in full swing, so is the cruise schedule at the Historic Charlottetown Seaport. Passenger and crew numbers have consistently grown over the past few years as the number and size of ships making Charlottetown a Port of Call continue to grow.
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Charlottetown Harbour Authority Celebrates 100th Visit of Holland America's Ship the Maasdam
(June 23, 2010 - Charlottetown, PE) There is nothing more majestic than watching a ship glide through the harbour on a beautiful sunny morning and Holland America's ship the Maasdam is no stranger to this harbour. Today marks the 100th visit to the Island by this ship, a mainstay in the cruising industry for Charlottetown and the entire Atlantic Region.
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