Vancouver Fraser Port Authority hosts event to celebrate 25 millionth cruise passenger
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is hosting a celebration to welcome the 25 millionth cruise passenger through the Port of Vancouver!
The event will feature the presentation of a special gift to the lucky cruise passenger to commemorate the milestone occasion, and will include remarks by the port authority, Tourism Vancouver, and Holland America Line.
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. PST
Location: Canada Place front plaza
As a top global destination, Vancouver continues to attract a wide spectrum of cruise lines and passengers from around the world. This year, 32 different vessels from 14 cruise lines on 241 calls will be visiting Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver ranging from luxury expedition style ships to some of the largest vessels in the Alaska cruise market.
The Vancouver cruise industry stimulates nearly three million dollars to the local economy for each cruise ship that visits Canada Place and $1.6 billion in total economic impact.
(Vancouver Fraser Port Authority)
