Crystal Symphony docks at Dar Port with 522 tourists   

DAR ES SALAAM: THE international cruise ship, Crystal Symphony, has docked at Dar es Salaam Port carrying 522 tourists and 492 crew members, marking another sign of growth in Tanzania’s marine tourism sector.

Acting Director of Dar es Salaam Port, Abed Gallus Abed, said the increase in arriving ships is a result of significant improvements in port services, which have made it easier for large cruise ships and cargo vessels to dock.

“Efforts by President Samia Suluhu Hassan through the film The Royal Tour and other international promotional strategies have contributed to attracting more tourists to the country,” Abed said.

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Meanwhile, Alistidia Karaze, Chief Tourism Officer at the Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB), stated that tourists are expected to visit various sites both within and outside Dar es Salaam city. Karaze also urged entrepreneurs to take advantage of the opportunity by providing quality services and unique products, a move that would help boost their businesses.

John Ndauka, Senior Operations Officer at Inchcape Shipping Services, emphasized that improvements in port infrastructure, including increased water depth and upgraded berths, have made it easier for large cruise ships to dock compared to the past.