The Cyprus Shipping Chamber welcomes the inauguration of the new Limassol Port Passenger Terminal operated by DP World Limassol and attended the ceremony held on 3 May 2018 for this purpose. The cruise terminal was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades and Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO, in the presence of other Government officials, industry representatives and stakeholders.

In this respect, within this framework, the inauguration of the new passenger terminal is considered as an important advancement in the services and facilities offered towards the further development of Cruise Tourism, which contributes to the overall purpose of opening up new opportunities and revitalising the Cruise industry in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean region in general.

The Chamber has been a long-standing supporter in the efforts towards the better promotion and further development of Cruise Tourism, in close cooperation with the Cyprus Ports Authority, the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, the Limassol Municipality as well as other relevant stakeholders such as DP World.