Kenya has embarked on development of a new Cruise Terminal at the Port of Mombasa scheduled for completion by end of July just before the next cruise season.

The cruise ship terminal will provide state-of-the-art facilities for cruise passengers and liners calling at the Mombasa port. It will include, a VIP lounge, immigration, customs, port health facilitation lounges, ample parking, food courts, duty free shops, forex bureaus and banking facilities.

The government has invited cruise liners wishing to make Mombasa their home port for discussions on formulating  appropriate incentives and concessions.

“I invite cruise itinerary planners, cruise liners and cruisers to consider Kenya and the region for their next cruise season and get to experience the Magical Kenya,” said Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Najib Balala.

According to the CS, cruise liners are expected to enjoy priority berthing over all other types of vessels. They will get incentives including exemption from payment of light dues, disembarking and embarking charges and passenger dues.   

Source:Media Max

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