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Atlantic ports expect record cruise visitors in 2012
Atlantic ports have enjoyed six years of growth with cruise visitors expected to exceed 1.25 million in 2012.
Cruise Atlantic Europe, which includes the ports of Lisbon, Porto, A Coruna, Bibao, St Malo, Dover and Cork, has invested in cruise terminals at Bilbao, A Coruna plus new ship berths at Porto (Leixoes), Lisbon and St Malo.
This has made them accessible to some of the biggest ships in the industry.
Helena Fernandes, from the Port Authority of Leixoes said: "It comes as no surprise that cruise visitors are on the rise as switched on cruise operators have realised that operating in the Atlantic Europe region provides some incredible incentives.
"Operating cruises to this selection of ports can both save money in terms of fuel costs and lower port charges but also provides an opportunity to increase revenue by promoting profitable shore excursions.
"Our success proves that Atlantic Europe is becoming more than just an option for cruise operators when ships are re-positioning to the Mediterranean. There are increasing opportunities for short cruises in the region with the added appeal of embarkation from multiple markets."
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