Cherbourg receives first Japanese cruiseship

Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 09:01 by ce-press

In April 2014 the French port of Cherbourg received its first Japanese cruiseship Asuka II which berthed on Quai de France during her world tour. She was one of seven newcomers and 32 calls during the year when 40,450 passengers and 17,302 crew visited.

The 70th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings in June related commemorative events resulted in the there being a week of consecutive cruise calls in Cherbourg. On June 6, the transatlantic cruise terminal was chosen as the site of a private party for Azamara Journey passengers.

Partial turnarounds took place on a number of vessels including 149 passengers joining Costa Classica, 55 guests Costa Pacifica and 361 Queen Mary 2 on a sailing to New York.

In September 10,091 passengers on Celebrity Constellation, Seabourn Legend and Costa Pacifica called on the same day.

Cherbourg receives first Japanese cruiseship

Azura alongside in Cherbourg (c) Cherbourg

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Cherbourg is a deep water port that offers easy and safe access at any time of the year. Back in 1930’s, Cherbourg was one of the most important transatlantic ports in Europe. About 70 years, Cherbourg, gateway to Normandy, has become a prime cruise destination. With first class service to the cruise ships, crew and passengers, the new Cherbourg cruise terminal provides a 600 meter long berth with a water depth of 13 m, 2500 m² on two levels for top class operation to passengers, and luggage handling with easy connection to bus and taxis and covered access to the ship via electric gangways. Within a walking distance from the heart of the city, Cherbourg cruise terminal provides all modern port facilities and reliable services for either a tourist or turnaround destination.