Baltic ports welcome record numbers BALTIC PORTS & DESTINATIONS
A record-breaking number of cruise guests visited the Baltic Sea last year and in 2020, Cruise Baltic expects visitor numbers to increase by more than 450,000 to almost 6.4m.
5,909,784 guests visited Baltic Sea ports in 2019, an increase of 9.1% compared to 2018. The region experienced growth in the number of calls too, according to the 2020 edition of the Cruise Baltic Market Review. Activity in the shoulder seasons, which are defined as off peak periods from January to May and September to December, increased by 10.5% and overnight stays grew 6.4% from 730 in 2018 to 777 in 2019. ‘The numbers are very positive, as the
increase in shoulder seasons helps to spread out the guests and thereby extend the season,’ commented Claus Bødker, director of Cruise Baltic.
Small ports witnessed a 37.8% hike in 2019.
‘This is positive in terms of sustainability as the cruise industry then generates a positive economic impact in more cities in the Baltic Sea – and not just in the large destinations,’ said Bødker.
Copenhagen maintains its position as the top Baltic cruise port with 940,000 guests in 2019. The most visited cruise ports, besides Copenhagen, were Kiel, St. Petersburg, Stockholm and Tallinn.
Green discount for green ships
Memorable experiences in Fredericia
The Port of Fredericia is a charming and historic cruise destination with a central location in the heart of Denmark. Every season, Cruise Fredericia has a strong focus on delivering personalised guest experiences. New is a gastronomic dining experience for all senses at Ti Trin Ned in Fredericia and one of the few restaurants outside Copenhagen to receive a Michelin star. On this exclusive tour, hosted by Ti
Trin Ned owners, guests visit the farm, where they produce ingredients all year round. Here guests can see, feel and smell some of the seasonal ingredients, flavours and colours that are the foundation of the Michelin winning dishes.
The Port of Aarhus is the first in Denmark to grant a discount to green ships. From January 1, all ships that achieve at least 30 points in the ESI (Environmental Ship Index) can claim a 4.5% discount of ship’s dues. The points relate to their emissions of CO2
, SOx, NOx and their ability to receive
shore power. ‘We are trying to motivate shipowners with
an economic tool that points them towards sustainability,’ says Nicolai Krøyer. ‘We are excited to see whether the fact that we are the first mover in Denmark vis-à-vis ship dues will have any commercial effect. We hope that in this context we can attract new customers who already have a sustainable profile and can see the benefit of calling in here at a lower price,’ he added.
Copenhagen’s new cruise terminal
The tour ends at the restaurant where the guests will enjoy a perfect gastronomic dinner while enjoying the beautiful view over the water of Little Belt.
MARKETS & DESTINATIONS
Hundested – a local touch PHOTO: DANIEL OVERBECK - VISITNORDSJAELLAND
The Board of Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) has given the go-ahead to build a new cruise terminal in Copenhagen. Expected to open in 2022, the terminal will be located beyond the current Oceankaj and will be designed to handle more than 12,000 passengers per day.
The new cruise facility will enable
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Copenhagen to receive more and bigger ships in the future.
The existing terminals at Oceankaj will still be used. As more and more passengers choose to visit Copenhagen, combined with the fact that ships are getting bigger and bigger, the new terminal is required to meet the needs of the future.
At the edge of the North Zealand coast to the west lies the charming town of Hundested. The harbour is unique – it is both a modern port with a 250mtr long cruise berth and an authentic old fishing port where local fishermen bring in the daily catch of fresh fish. The harbour houses workshops where craftsmen display innovative glass art and furniture and small boatyards smelling of wood and tar mingle with cafes. Within walking distance of the harbour is Danish polar explorer Knud Rasmussen’s house near Spodsbjerg Lighthouse. The excursion program offers a trip to Denmark’s oldest ecological village, the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, the royal castles in North Zealand, and a full-day trip to Copenhagen.
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