The new cruise ship 'Scenic Eclipse II', which is currently on its maiden voyage, made a stop at the Port of Malaga today.
To mark this first visit, representatives from the port and the destination held a reception on board during which a commemorative plaque was presented to the ship's captain.
The delegation consisted of the president of the Port Authority, Carlos Rubio; the Secretary of Tourism of the Andalusian Regional Government, Yolanda de Aguilar; the Director of the Tourism Area of the Malaga City Council, Jonathan Gómez; the promoter of Tourism and Planning Costa del Sol, Natalia Bóveda; the manager of Suncruise Andalucía, Esther Molina, the manager of the Malagaport Foundation, Pilar Fernández-Fígares and the manager of Malaga Cruise Port, Susana Gutiérrez, accompanied by the ship's agent, the company Intercruises.
The Scenic Eclipse II joined the Scenic Luxury & Tours fleet and, after a series of exploration voyages through Mediterranean destinations, including Malaga, will celebrate its christening on June 3rd at the port facility.
The event will also feature a godmother befitting the occasion: NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan.
The ship, which is 168 meters long and has a maximum capacity to accommodate 228 passengers, has 2 helicopters on board and a custom-made excursion submarine.
Currently, the shipping company is working together with the port and the destination to offer a unique experience, organizing activities committed to sustainability, which is a very important pillar for the company.
