Cruise Industry Grows in Puerto Vallarta

The cruise industry will continue to grow in Puerto Vallarta in 2018, 159 cruises are expected to arrive this year, bringing approximately 172,000 people.

In the first week of the year there was eight cruises in the maritime terminal including a triple arrival, and according to the arrival calendar this year, there will be seven triples, 24 double arrivals and two overnight stays, reflecting the confidence and preference of cruises to Puerto Vallarta.

In 2017 144 cruise ships arrived, in 2016 there were 143 and in 2015 134 arrived, showing a steady increase, which this year would grow between 10% and 15% according to industry experts.

In a statement, it was announced that the joint efforts of the tourism sector, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust (Fidetur) together with sales agents specialized in cruise tourism, have managed to transmit security, confidence and travel expectations to know this port on the Mexican Pacific.

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Source: Vallarta Daily

 

Last Updated on 20/02/2021 by Puerto Vallarta Net