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Another Unprecedented Cruise Ship Arrives in Klaipėda; Exclusive Event Next Week

Another Unprecedented Cruise Ship Arrives in Klaipėda; Exclusive Event Next Week

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The cruise ship "Borealis" arrived in Klaipėda carrying 1,163 tourists, primarily from the United Kingdom.
  • This marks the 11th cruise ship to visit Klaipėda this year, with a total of 63 expected.
  • Klaipėda will host an exceptional day next week with three cruise ships docking simultaneously.

Klaipėda welcomed the cruise ship "Borealis," which brought 1,163 tourists, mostly from the United Kingdom. The captain of the ship received the traditional Klaipėda Port symbol, marking its inaugural visit.

This arrival signifies the 11th cruise ship to dock in Klaipėda this year, contributing to an anticipated total of 63 cruise ships visiting the port throughout the year. The city is preparing for a particularly busy period.

Borealis brought 1,163 tourists to Klaipėda, mostly guests from the United Kingdom. Traditionally, the captain of a ship arriving for the first time was presented with the Klaipėda Port symbol.

— Romena SavickienėHead of the Klaipėda Tourism Information Center, describing the arrival of the cruise ship 'Borealis'.

Further highlighting the busy season, the 236-meter-long cruise ship "Spirit of Adventure" is scheduled to enter Klaipėda Port on June 12. An even more exceptional event is planned for the following week, June 17, when Klaipėda will simultaneously host three cruise ships: the 225-meter-long "MS Europa 2," the 193-meter-long "Amadea," and the 100-meter-long liner "CLIO."

According to the schedule, Klaipėda expects 45 ships longer than 200 meters this year. The longest and largest vessel, the 316-meter-long "Mein Schiff 7," will visit twice, on July 16 and August 16. "Such ships not only bring thousands of tourists but also adorn Klaipėda," said Romena Savickienė, head of the Klaipėda Tourism Information Center.

Such ships not only bring thousands of tourists but also adorn Klaipėda.

— Romena SavickienėHead of the Klaipėda Tourism Information Center, commenting on the impact of large cruise ships.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.