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Atlantic Canada nudges closer to 1m cruisers

Atlantic Canada cruise ports hosted nearly 903,000 passengers on more than 600 calls in a banner 2023 season.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

November 27, 2023

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The calls were a 28% increase over 2022, according to the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association.

Some 868,938 passengers visited Charlottetown, Corner Brook, Halifax, Saint John and Sydney, while the region's niche ports talllied more than 34,000 passengers.

Record increases

The 2023 season saw exceptional performances, including record-breaking activity at the Port of Sydney, with a 74% increase in passengers and the Port of Corner Brook, with a 58% increase, both over 2022.

Summer calls blossom

Across the region, April to August cruise passenger visitation grew from 157,454 (2022) to 235,962 (2023).

While economic impact numbers for the 2023 season are pending, the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association said cruise tourism plays a 'critical' role in the region's overall tourism, with pre-pandemic numbers indicating an impact of over 2,000 jobs and $347m to the economy.

Digital marketing campaign

In an effort to elevate Atlantic Canada's status as a premier cruise destination, the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association is launching a digital campaign to ensure the region remains at the forefront of people's minds as they plan future vacations.

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About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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