Until you’ve taken a Canada New England cruise, you might not understand what all the fuss is about. It’s not the swarthy, romantic Mediterranean nor the lush, tropical Caribbean. It’s simply North America and the water is mainly a river.
But once the beauty, history and friendliness of this itinerary is experienced, you’ll know why a visit to Montreal by cruise ship is quickly becoming a highly sought-after cruise vacation.
“I am absolutely thrilled by these results that show a very promising future for Montreal’s international cruise industry as well as significant economic spinoffs for the city,” stated Sylvie Vachon, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montreal Port Authority, at a press conference held Thursday morning at Iberville Passenger Terminal.
With a record number of cruise passenger arrivals comes the obvious economic boon to any city or island or even village. The Montreal Cruise Committee, led by Tourisme Montréal and the Montreal Port Authority, expects the 2012 cruise season to generate about $14 million in economic benefits. From shops to hotels to even the Casino de Montréal, every venue is expected to see a financial gain by the time the cruise season draws to a close.
Written by Sherry Laskin for CruiseMaven.com
Source: Port of Montreal
Photo credit: Port of Montreal (headline photo), Sherry Laskin
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