The General Authority of Alexandria Port, headed by Rear Admiral Ahmed Hawash – Chairman of the Board of Directors – received this Saturday morning the cruise ship Astoria Grande, which was parked on the docks of the marine passenger terminal of the Alexandria Port Authority, with a passenger number of 1,350 passengers, including about 911 tourists, coming from the Turkish port of Kusadasi and scheduled to depart. At 12 o’clock on Monday, 11/25/2024, heading to the port Izmir, Turkey.
A statement said that the ship was received by a number of the leadership of the General Authority of Alexandria Port, represented by the Ministry of Transport, as well as the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Promotion, the Alexandria Governorate, represented by the Regional Authority for Tourism Promotion, and the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Administration of Alexandria Port Police. The passengers completed their procedures in a few minutes to begin their tourist visit program to the tourist, historical and cultural attractions. The Alexandria Port Authority was also keen to accompany the tugs and pilot boats. Insurance for the ship since its arrival, as well as careful monitoring of ship movement by the radar pilot tower.
The Alexandria Port Authority prepared a rich reception for the ship and the tourists, including folkloric performances presented by the Storm band and souvenirs, as part of the state’s efforts to encourage marine tourism in Egyptian ports, especially since this ship is one of the largest large cruise ships sailing in the Mediterranean, with a length of approximately 193 meters and a width. Approximately 31 m and a draft of 6 m.
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