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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: veritas on April 24, 2023, 05:37:00 PM

Title: Why are there no cruise ships in Kenya?
Post by: veritas on April 24, 2023, 05:37:00 PM
Kenya would be perfect for cruise ships to dock. I’ve just been watching a documentary on how cruise ships operate. The amount of food required to run a cruise ship and opportunities for local suppliers would be great for Kenya’s economy. On top of that boost tourism for shore tours etc. I really enjoy cruises.
Title: Re: Why are there no cruise ships in Kenya?
Post by: Kadudu on April 25, 2023, 09:41:29 AM
Cruise ships are bad for the enviroment. The amount of heavy diesel required to run such a ship is enormous.

Nayway, Kenya is strategically at the wrong place. The cruise ships from South Africa pass by Mauritius or Seychelles on the way to Asia. Mombasa would be a detour. Also fear of Somali pirats off the Kenyan coast is too high.
Title: Re: Why are there no cruise ships in Kenya?
Post by: . on April 27, 2023, 10:08:48 AM
Kenya would be perfect for cruise ships to dock. I’ve just been watching a documentary on how cruise ships operate. The amount of food required to run a cruise ship and opportunities for local suppliers would be great for Kenya’s economy. On top of that boost tourism for shore tours etc. I really enjoy cruises.

Several cruise lines dock in MSA but usually not as a first or final destination.

(https://i.postimg.cc/9fMS45jr/Screenshot-2023-04-27-at-10-06-08-17-day-trip-to-Port-Louis-from-Dubai-Norwegian-Sky-Norwegian-Cruis.png)