Norwegian cruise ship send-off rites in Puerto Princesa
By J.Lo
"Bon Voyage MV Norwegian Jewel! Thank you for visiting Puerto Princesa! See you again!" Puerto Princesa City government tourism office posted passengers of Norwegian cruise ship MV Norwegian Jewel experienced Filipino hospitality during their stop in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Puerto Princesa City welcomed estimated 3,000 passengers and crew with dance and music performance as they disembarked from cruise ship.
Tourists and crew members were welcomed by Puerto Princesa Mayor Lucilo Bayron, Department of Tourism (Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) MIMAROPA headed by Regional Director Roberto Allabado III and Philippine Ports Authority Port Manager Elizalde Ulson.
Traditional performances were led by Banwa Dance and Arts, Puerto Princesa City Choir, City Band and Tribu Tandikan.
Norwegian Cruise Line MV Norwegian Jewel arrived in Puerto Princesa day after visiting Boracay island. It is first fleet of cruise company to visit Asia after more than three years.
It is second cruise ship to arrive in November, with MS Silver Whisper also arriving days prior. It brought in 382 tourists and crew of around 300, also welcomed by Puerto Princesa City government.
Earlier, it was reported MV Norwegian Jewel was supposed to arrive in Puerto Princesa in December. Four more cruise ships are expected to dock in Puerto Princesa.
Apart from welcome ceremony, city government also held send-off event for passengers of MV Norwegian Jewel with streamers indicating "Bon Voyage" and showcase of other cultural performances.
Arrival of cruise ships in Philippine tourist destinations is welcome development, according to Department of Tourism.
Philippines won Asia's Best Cruise Destination 2023 at prestigious World Cruise Awards, building itself " emerging powerhouse in global cruise and tourism sector."
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