Another cruise ship arrives in Klaipėda, bringing tourists from exotic countries

Klaipėda welcomed the cruise ship 'Azamara Journey' early Sunday morning, marking the 21st cruise vessel to dock in the Lithuanian port this year. The 181-meter-long ship, sailing under the Maltese flag, brought 675 passengers from 24 different nations.

More than half of the tourists are from the United States, but the ship also carried visitors from more distant and exotic locales, including Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, and Australia, alongside travelers from over 10 European countries. Romena Savickienė, head of the Klaipėda Tourism Information Center, highlighted the diverse origins of the passengers.

The 'Azamara Journey' is a smaller, higher-class cruise ship operated by Azamara Cruises. Built in 2000 and subsequently modernized, it features advanced systems for wastewater treatment and energy consumption to minimize environmental impact. With a capacity of up to 702 passengers and around 400 crew members, it offers a more intimate atmosphere compared to larger vessels.

Its smaller dimensions allow access to ports inaccessible to mega-ships. The ship boasts several upscale restaurants, pools, a spa, a gym, and a theater. The article notes that passengers on such luxury cruises typically spend more per person than those on mass-market tours, making these visits economically significant for the city. Klaipėda anticipates 10 more cruise ships in July and a total of 14 in August.

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This liner arrived in Klaipėda with 675 passengers from 24 different countries. More than half of the tourists are from the USA. This time we have guests from very distant and exotic countries – Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, the Philippines, Australia, China, Taiwan, Canada, and more than 10 European countries.