The ship has a capacity for 1,800 crew members and was in the city from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
On July 2nd, the cruise ship “Thomson Spirit” arrived in Ceuta. Handled by Global Agency Ceuta, SL, it was docked at Muelle España (east side) from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The cruise ship arrived in Ceuta from the port of Almería and will depart for Málaga.
The British cruise line Thomson Cruises is a regular visitor to the port of Ceuta. In 2008, its ships “Thompson Destiny” and the current “Thompson Spirit,” which are similar in type, made nine calls at this port. The arrival of the “Thomson Spirit” for the second time this year confirms the company's interest in including the port of Ceuta in its cruise itineraries. This ship has four more calls scheduled at our facilities this year.
This is a large cruise ship, 216 meters long and with a draft of 7.5 meters. It can accommodate passengers in its 627 cabins across 10 decks. Its public areas include 4 restaurants, 6 bars, a nightclub, a casino, jacuzzis, and 2 swimming pools, as well as a separate children's pool. Passengers also have access to a deck dedicated exclusively to sports, a gym, a spa, and a beauty salon, along with dedicated leisure areas for children and teenagers. A library and a reading room complete the amenities.
1,252
passengers, mostly British and American, and around 500 crew members of various nationalities. They had the opportunity to enjoy the usual tourist excursions in Ceuta and do some shopping during their stay in the city. The ship was scheduled to depart at 7:00 PM for the port of Málaga, the end of its weekly Mediterranean and Atlantic itinerary. To facilitate the arrival of the tourists, the Ceuta Autonomous City Tourist Services assisted by setting up a tourist information point near the ship's dock and providing buses to transport them to the city center.
