The flagship of Oceania Cruises made its maiden call at the Port of Seville. With over 900 people on board and arriving from Gibraltar, the 180-meter-long and 28-meter-wide Insignia docked in the Port of Seville to offer cruise passengers, primarily from the United States, the opportunity to visit the city throughout the day and night.
On the occasion of the ship's first stop, the president of the Port Authority, Manuel Gracia, and the councilor delegated for Urban Habitat, Culture and Tourism of the Seville City Council, Antonio Muñoz, participated in the ceremony of handing over the commemorative plaque to the captain.
Antonio Muñoz emphasized that the arrival of the Insignia cruise ship for the first time is the result of collaboration between the City Council and the Port Authority, along with shipping companies and agents, to promote the city as a cruise destination. “This segment is key to Seville’s tourism diversification strategy.” Furthermore, the president of the Port Authority noted that the 2016 figures are remarkably positive, with “an increase of more than 18% in the number of passengers.”.
The city of Seville offers a dock just meters from its most emblematic monuments, such as the Torre del Oro, the Cathedral, and the Royal Alcázar, a highly valued advantage for cruise passengers. According to Manuel Gracia, “we must continue to leverage this advantage, as the only inland seaport, to promote the arrival of more cruise ships.”.
