Busy cruise industry in Dun Laoghaire is generating significant income and opening job opportunities, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has said.
Over 90 cruise ships will call to Dun Laoghaire this year bringing a total of 164,000 passengers and 71,000 crew to the area. The Council said the benefits of these cruises extend beyond the immediate tourism sector, contributing to the restoration of the 200-year-old historic Harbour.
The income will also contribute to future plans which include a national Water Sports Campus, the Council has said.
Dlr Cllr Mary Hanafin said: "The benefits of these cruises extend further with job creation in various roles such as tourist cabin, security staff, and tender escort boats”. Kyron O'Gorman from the local Powerboat School who tender in the passengers from the cruise liners highlighted 40 mariner sessional jobs on the water are created thanks to this industry success, as well as many more ashore.
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Dun Laoghaire Harbour was the second busiest harbour in Ireland for cruise visits last year (65 in total), after Cobh in Cork.
Norwegian Cruise Lines will top the schedule with 20 visits to Dun Laoghaire this year, followed by Viking Cruise Lines who will visit 17 times.
Gabby Mallon of dlr Chamber added: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council promoting Dun Laoghaire as an attractive shopping destination for the influx of International Cruise ship tourists, expected to arrive this year”.
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