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| Malaga continues to be a great stop of for Cruise Ships |
Have you ever gone on a cruise? Despite the stereotype that
old people are the ones taking cruises are over 50 years old, cruises are
becoming more popular with the younger generations of Europe. There are so many
young people taking cruises, in fact, that cruise companies are changing the
way that they market holiday packages.
What’s likely not about to change any time soon is where
these cruise ship passengers choose as their destination. A cruise ship needs
to offer something special to be worthwhile, from the beautiful Caribbean to the
sunny Aegean and frozen fjords of Norway.
The main highlight of cruises has always been docking at an
incredible port city. It seems that this includes plenty of places in Spain
this March. Data from Cruise Trade News has shown that the port of Malaga was
the second-busiest port in Spain across March in terms of cruise ship traffics.
The top spent went to bountiful Barcelona.
This is hardly going to be a surprise for regulars to the
Costa del Sol who understand the beauty held by the city of Malaga. The city
has medieval architecture, breathtaking vistas offered by the incredible
vantage points, and tightly winding streets that all contribute to the
plentiful number of reasons to visit.
Even though cruise ship passengers might only get to stay in
the city for a few hours or days, the city is sure to delight even in such a
small amount of time. The reputation Malaga has for being one of the most
alluring sights of Spain is only growing; especially in the cruise world.
Travel company TUI are set to send their TUI Discovery 2
cruise ship to the city of Malaga for the first time next month. The ship will
be packed with thousands of passengers – and their sizeable wallets – all eager
to hit the shops and see the sights.
Managing director of Thomson Cruises Helen Caron said that
the company was delighted to name Malaga as the homeport of the TUI Discovery
2. She said that Malaga is the ideal base for families, friends, and couples
looking to see a stunning destination.
The TUI Discovery 2 has 915 cabins and is capable of housing
1,832 people. The largest cruise ship in the world – the Harmony of the Seas –
impressed onlookers last summer as it pulled into the port of Malaga or a day,
heading from Vigo in the northwest of Spain.
