Visitors GuideCouncilor Dennis O’Keefe, chairman of the city’s cruise ship committee, said Monday the largest cruise ship to visit the port of St. John’s is scheduled to arrive September 9.
The Grand Princess can accommodate 2,600 passengers and 1,500 crew. “St. John’s is becoming a popular destination for cruise lines,” he said.
O’Keefe, meanwhile, also informed councilors the cruise ship committee is recommending the Cruise ship Association of Newfoundland and Labrador withdraw from its funding partnership with the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association.
O’Keefe said it’s believed the $25,000.00 annual partnership fee would be better spent on this province’s marketing strategies in the cruise ship industry.
The Telegram, Tuesday, April 6th, 2004. Council Briefs
