Dover Port Parking
Tuesday 8th April 2008
Contemplating a cruise holiday this year? You're not the only one. The cruise market is one of the fastest growing in the holiday industry and brings with it a boom for cruise building, tourism and travel agents.
Cruises have long been associated with luxury and comfort........
Expected Growth...
The cruise market has shown spectacular growth over the last few years with 2007 expected to show even greater levels of passengers. The Cruise Lines International Association predict that 12.62 million cruise passengers will set sail, an increase of nearly 500,000 on 2006 figures. Figures released by the European Cruise Council reveal that, in 2005, over 1 million cruise passengers came from the UK.
European Cruise Ship Construction...
The current buoyancy of the cruise industry is set to increase jobs, wealth and tourism across Europe with a quarter of a million jobs and 17 million port visits predicted by 2010.
Destinations...
Cruises leaving from Dover travel to many diverse holiday destinations. A European cruise will see stops in Copenhagen, Oslo, St. Petersburg, and Cork. A Transatlantic cruise from Dover could lead you to Nova Scotia, New England and on to the tropical climes of the Caribbean.
As the second busiest cruise port in Europe, Dover is the gateway to Europe and beyond. As cruising is becoming more popular, cruise parking is fast becoming at a premium. At Compare-Airport-Parking, we offer fantastic prices on cruise parking at Dover.
If you're setting sail from Dover we have some great options for cruise car parking. Dover Cruise Parking is a modern facility with great transport links and award winning customer service. This parking option also offers piece of mind, the facility is fully alarmed and patrolled by Dover Harbour Police.
At Compare Airport Parking we also offer Dover Relyon Cruise and Ferry Parking. Just a short, transfer from the terminals, these parking facilities are secure and convenient at Dover Port.
On the 5th of April the MSC Poesia made its debut at Dover port with a star-studded event including Italian Sophia Loren, singer K T Tunstall, opera singer Andrea Bocelli and jazz icon Peter Grant who was with the famous Ronnie Scott band. Radio 1 DJ Ferne Cotton was also onboard keeping track of the shows and events taking place.
The entertainment was not just limited to music however as renowned US artist Brian Olsen was onboard demonstrating his performance art show.
The MSC Poesia is a modern and well-equipped ship weighing in at 89,600 tonnes. The cabin count is 1,275 each of which has double occupancy for a total of 2,550 passengers. The MSC Poesia is a sister ship to the MSC Orchestra and the MSC Musica who were launched in 2007 and 2006. The MSC Poesia is the ninth cruise ship in the MSC cruise fleet.
Whatever your cruise parking needs, remember; Compare Airport Parking.
Article written by Tony Hill with additional material from Jon Vickery.
