On Wednesday March 07, 2007 the world's largest, longest, tallest luxury liner Queen Marry 2 with 1,132 feet in length and weight of 150,000 tonnes arrived at Cochi(Kochi) port. On its maiden voyage of 80 days, Kochi port is the only port in India the luxury liner called.
As a part of tourism promotion, to attract more luxury cruise liners, Cochi(Kochi) port is planning to build a world-class cruise terminal in the northern end of Willingdon Island. There is no doubt that this step will help Kerala tourism industry to gain a lot. As per the reports from newspapers, money spend by tourists of Qeen Marry 2 in Kerala will come around 2.5 Crore Rs for just one day.
Kerala tourism industry thus found more potential on Cruise Tourism that any other. State economy can also increase by promoting cruise tourism.
Top Luxury Cruise vessels which already arrived in Cochi(Kochi) includes luxury cruise vessel Queen Elizabeth 2, luxury cruise vessel Super Star Libra , luxury cruise vessel Pacific Princess, luxury cruise vessel Nautica and others like Aurora Oriana etc.
Luxury Cruise Aurora:
Photographer of the above pictures : Ian Britton. Photo source : www.freefoto.com
Events after the arrival of Queen Marry 2
Distace view of Cochin from Queen Marry 2 . Photo © Andrewtoddphillips
Queen Marry 2 In Cochi(Kochi) Port. Photo © Sajith K
Passengers from Qeen Marry 2 in Cochi(Kochi) port. Photo © Andrewtoddphillips
Tourist buses specially arranged for passengers of QM2 in Cochi(Kochi) port. Photo © Andrewtoddphillips
Cultural programs arranged for tourists of QM2 out side the port. Photo © Andrewtoddphillips
Tourists of QM2 in Cochin. Photo © Andrewtoddphillips
Tourists visiting a temple at Cochi(Kochi). Photo © Andrewtoddphillips
