cruise ships

Member for Alotau Open Charles Abel confirmed that 36 to 56 ships are expected to arrive on Milne Bay shores in 2017.

Abel recently told Loop PNG that Milne Bay is heading cruise tourism in the country and is now receiving almost one cruise ship a week.

He added that the arrival of cruise ships is increasing rapidly every year.

Local tourism operator Egwalau Tours and Events Milne Bay has also reported a recent influx of cruise ships visiting Alotau this year.

Egwalau Tours is based in Alotau and was established in 2014, fully owned by two Milne Bay women and specialises in providing tours, event management and shore excursions.

Egwalau Tours director Elaine Bate said currently their main focus is on cruise ships that arrive in Alotau including Princess (Carnival Australia) cruise ships.

Carnival Australia cruise ship is part of the Carnival Corporation that represents one of the worlds’ popular cruise brands.