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Riga port expecting record number of cruise callsRiga port expecting record number of cruise calls

The Port of Riga anticipates a 30% increase this year on its average number of cruise calls.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

March 1, 2022

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‘This year's cruise ship schedule clearly indicates a positive recovery of the cruise industry,’ remarked Viesturs Zeps, chairman, Board of the Freeport of Riga. ‘At the same time, it is the result of relentless work of the Freeport of Riga Authority and its partners, who have been working systematically with international industry associations, cruise companies and ship agents throughout the pandemic with the aim to highlight Riga's benefits and excellence on the cruise route map.’

The port follows the ‘Management Plan to Mitigate Covid-19 Virus Spreading Risk’ developed by the Freeport of Riga Authority in cooperation with government institutions and based on ‘COVID-19: EU Guidance for Cruise Ship Operations’ guidelines. 

Riga has three terminals for cruise ships. 

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About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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