The giant cruise liner Nieuw Statendam arrived at the Turkish resort of Kusadasi as part of a Mediterranean tour, bringing about 2,600 tourists. This event revived the tourist life of the city, noted the Turkish media.
It was clarified that most of the vacationers who will visit Greece, Christ, Israel, Turkey, and Italy during the ship’s trip are Americans and Britons. It is known that after arriving in Kusadasi, some of the arriving tourists left the port and went on a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus with its famous House of the Virgin Mary in the Silcuk district of Izmir. For other tourists, a walk through the city center and shopping were interesting.
It should be noted that Turkish tourism, unlike Venice, always welcomes “sea tourists”, since the arrival of such a large cruise ship not only benefits the local economy and tourist infrastructure but also promotes the exchange of cultural experiences between vacationers and residents, making Kusadasi more attractive. a place to visit and relax.
Background: The Nieuw Statendam cruise ship was built for Holland America Line and launched in December 2018 and can accommodate more than 2,600 passengers. Vacationers are offered a variety of entertainment and amenities on board, including restaurants, a spa, swimming pools, theaters, and more.
Nieuw Statendam is part of the Pinnacle-class series of vessels. He has routes in the Mediterranean Sea and around the world, including cruises to the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, and other regions.