On Wednesday morning, the port of Mazatlán was filled with life with the arrival of the cruise ships Norwegian Joy and Carnival Panorama, which brought on board a total of 9,000 passengers and 3,075 crew members, according to Mireya Sosa Osuna, Secretary of Tourism for the state.
This is the second simultaneous arrival of cruise ships so far in December, which reflects the confidence that shipping companies have in Mazatlán as a tourist destination, the official said. So far, of the 20 cruise ships scheduled for this month, nine have already arrived, with more than 31,000 passengers.
The Norwegian Joy was the first to dock at 7:15 a.m., coming from Cabo San Lucas. With 4,297 passengers and 1,641 crew members, it will remain in the port until 6:00 p.m., when it will depart for Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
Later, at 9:00 a.m., the Carnival Panorama arrived from Puerto Vallarta, carrying 4,709 passengers and 1,434 crew members. This ship will continue its maritime itinerary to Cabo San Lucas at 6:00 p.m.
The visitors took advantage of their stay to visit some of the most emblematic sites of Mazatlán, such as the Historic Center, the Malecón, the Golden Zone, the Lighthouse, the Cathedral and the beaches. Their presence boosted the local economy, benefiting merchants, service providers and restaurants in the region.
Source: milenio
