Taranto Cruise Port mirrored on a profitable 2022 cruise season with 93 % development in cruise calls at a convention held on January 20, in line with a press launch.
Taranto closed the 2022 cruise season with a complete of 54 calls, which is 26 greater than in 2021, welcoming virtually 110,0000 passengers (over 28,500 greater than the earlier 12 months). In complete, the port noticed a 35 % improve within the variety of cruise passengers in 2022.
The 2023 cruise season will formally start on May 9, with the arrival of the Celebrity Constellation adopted by 40 calls from seven totally different cruise traces (5 of which will likely be maiden calls) and over 110,000 passengers, confirming the secure pattern of development for Taranto Cruise Port.
“We are pleased with the results of 2022 and ready to welcome the opportunities that 2023 holds for us, including the turnaround operations for the Costa Crociere, which is a new guest to Taranto Cruise Port. We are confident that thanks to the know-how of Global Ports Holding, of which Taranto Cruise Port is a branch, and the collaboration with the Municipality and the Port Authority, 2023 will mark another successful season,” stated Raffaella Del Prete, common supervisor of Taranto Cruise Port.
“The image of Taranto in the cruise panorama grows and strengthens and being chosen as the venue for the Italian Cruise Day 2023 is proof. This is an important opportunity to show the renowned beauties of the destination to the travel industry, together with the wide range of services and the operational capabilities with which we are equipped,” continued Del Prete.
In 2022, Taranto Cruise Port additionally welcomed 9 cruise ships for his or her maiden calls whereas the nationality breakdown of passengers reveals a fantastic curiosity from the Italians and the French (73 % of the entire), adopted by the Germans (15 %) and Americans (12 %).
“The role of Taranto within the cruise industry has been growing, thanks to the numerous calls of 2023 and to the opportunities offered by the Italian Cruise Day, when it comes to territorial marketing,” stated Rinaldo Melucci, mayor of Taranto.
“Today, indeed, we announce this perspective that sees the Municipality alongside the Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea and next to the operators who believe in this challenge, which aims to change the future of a city that finally cultivates its tourist vocation. We also confirm our centrality in the Mediterranean Sea, along the development horizon represented by the 2026 Games. As happened in the past, we will offer our skills and services to make the experience of cruise passengers unforgettable.”