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AIDAstella Brings Boracay’s First Cruise Passengers of The Yr
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Boracay kicks off 2025 by welcoming AIDAstella and over 2,000 cruise vacationers, showcasing its iconic white-sand seashores and heat Filipino hospitality.
Boracay Island Welcomes First Cruise Vacationers of 2025
On Monday, January 13, Boracay, the famend Philippine resort island, celebrated the arrival of its first cruise vacationers for 2025. Company arrived aboard the AIDAstella, an Italian-flagged ship operated by AIDA Cruises.
Out of the three,120 passengers and crew aboard, no less than 2,019 friends disembarked to discover Boracay’s well-known white-sand seashores and vibrant native tradition. A particular spotlight of the go to included a ceremonial trade of plaques between the Division of Tourism (DOT) representatives and the ship’s captain, symbolizing the Philippines’ signature heat and hospitality.
The return of cruise tourism to the Philippines, which started in early 2023, has marked a major restoration from the pandemic’s disruptions. To additional help this rising market, the Philippine authorities launched a cruise visa waiver program final yr, making it simpler for worldwide cruise vacationers to expertise the nation’s various locations.
