MV Viking Star, the popular river and ocean Norwegian cruise vessel, arrives in Gibraltar today Tuesday
May 5, for its first ever visit. This is the second inaugural cruise ship call to Gibraltar this week.
Part of the Viking Ocean Cruises group, the ship has a gross tonnage of 47,800, is 228 metres long and
carries nearly a thousand passengers.
As part of the ship’s programme of events for the visit, the Gibraltar Tourist Board has organised an
evening concert at St Michael’s Cave by the band of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, as an added attraction
for the guests, who will be able to enjoy the awe inspiring surroundings of the Cave in an unforgettable
night of entertainment.
Minister for Tourism Samantha Sacramento MP, said the Gibraltar Tourist Board was always at the ready
to accommodate special requests from cruise companies to enhance and provide added value to the visitor
experience, which of course encourages the industry to continue to call upon us as a destination.
Ms Sacramento added: “We pride ourselves in the professional service that we deliver to all visiting cruise
ships which choose Gibraltar as their port of call. We are more than happy to make special arrangements
with shore excursion agents, to enhance the onshore leisure amenities that are made available to guests.
“We are constantly reviewing our tourist product and looking at ways in which to improve it to ensure its
continued and successful development. The Gibraltar Government fully recognises that tourism and the
opportunities it generates for our leisure industry and commerce are vital components in our overall
economic performance.”
The local ship agent for the vessel is Wilhelmsen Ships Service.