Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 09:13 by ce-press
Onshore power supply (OPS) will be available to cruiseships calling Skagen from 2028. The project planning has started and the tender for relevant suppliers is expected during 2025. The €10 million investment will come from the Port of Skagen.
CEO Willy B Hansen says: “Sustainability is very important to us, and we hope to become an even more attractive destination for the cruiselines in the years to come.”
In addition steps are being taken by the port to establish a working group to conduct and develop products that underline sustainable tourism, including cruise tourism. The group is being established by local stakeholders and will be financially supported - €70,000 annually over three years - by the port.
Hansen says: “Cruise tourism is of great value to the community. This way we are giving back to the community to maintain a positive attitude during cruise calls. Also our one-ship policy on certain peak days helps us to balance the numbers when we have a lot of local tourists, as well as cruise passengers”.
Skagen is expecting 91 calls and a up to 194,000 passengers during 2025, which is an increase of 82% compared to season 2024, when the port received 50 calls.
“It is important that local companies supplying shore excursions are proactive in their approach to off season activities. It is a benefit for both the ships and the residents to extend the season. In some cases local businesses would not have customers if the ships are not calling.”
