Cruise Ship 'Clio' Docks in Klaipėda Amidst Stormy Weather
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The cruise ship "Clio," measuring 100 meters long, arrived in Klaipėda with 80 tourists, primarily U.S. citizens.
- This marks the fifth visit of the "Clio" to Klaipėda this year, with two more scheduled stops.
- The ship, which carries 89 passengers and 60 crew members, is equipped with amenities including cabins with balconies and bicycles for shore excursions.
Despite ongoing stormy weather in Klaipėda, the cruise ship "Clio" docked at the port on Saturday, bringing 80 tourists, mostly from the United States. The 100-meter-long vessel is relatively small compared to other cruise ships that have recently visited the Lithuanian port.
Romena Savickienė, director of the Klaipėda Tourism Information Center, confirmed the arrival, noting that the "Clio" is scheduled to depart at 9 p.m. This visit is the fifth for the "Clio" in Klaipėda this year, with two more scheduled stops on August 28 and September 11.
The "Clio" has a capacity for 89 passengers and is served by a crew of approximately 60 members. The ship features 45 cabins, most of which are exterior and some with balconies. Onboard amenities include two dining areas, two bars, a library, lounge spaces, a sun deck, and a hot tub. Notably, the ship carries nine bicycles for passengers to use during shore excursions.
An interesting feature of the "Clio" is its provision of tenders, which allow access to smaller ports that larger cruise ships cannot reach. Looking ahead, Klaipėda is expecting two more cruise ships next week: the 258-meter-long "Norwegian Sun" on August 26, and the "Clio" again on August 28.
80 tourists arrived, mostly U.S. citizens.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.