The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced that the 2007 cruise season officially begins on April 15 with the arrival of the Saga Ruby for an overnight call. This year's season runs through Dec. 17. So far, 103 ship calls with roughly 250,000 travelers are anticipated this year at Cruiseport Boston. Fifteen cruise lines offer an assortment of New England/Canada, Bermuda, Caribbean, and trans-Atlantic itineraries. New this year to the Port of Boston will be the inaugural visit by Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Gem. The 2,400-passenger, 93,000-ton ship is one of nine brand-new cruise ships entering the North American market.
Other new ships to Boston include the Norwegian Spirit, Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas, and Classic International Cruises' Athena. "This cruise season promises to be a busy one with a 20 percent increase over last year in leisure travelers through Cruiseport Boston," said Mike Leone, Massport's port director. "This is good news for Boston's local restaurants, shops, and attractions."
Last fall, Massport issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to developers and cruise lines for construction of a new cruise terminal in South Boston. A modern two terminal/berth facility would complement and enhance the emerging Seaport District, and accommodate the consistent growth of Boston's cruise industry since the first cruise ship called in the 1980s. Several cruise lines have expressed interest in calling at Boston year-round. The Saga Ruby will be berthed at Cruiseport Boston's Black Falcon Terminal beginning at 7 p.m. April 15, and will depart at 6 p.m. April 16. Viewing is prohibited from the pier; the best opportunity to view the ship is on the Summer Street Bridge over the Reserved Channel in South Boston. The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) operates Boston Logan International Airport, the Port of Boston, Tobin Memorial Bridge, Hanscom Field and Worcester Regional Airport. For more information, visit www.massport.com.
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