Aarhus is ready for a new cruise season
This year's cruise season in the Port of Aarhus has started. First vessel was Emerald Princess from Princess Cruises on Tuesday 14 May 2013 with 3.000 guests on board, said in the press release.
Before the cruise season started the Port of Aarhus has executed a minor renovation at the new cruise quay 128, so this quay is now ready to receive vessels up to 300 metres. Some cruise vessels will dock at quay 404 in the Container terminal. Shuttle busses will be available.
The cruise terminal, which was established in 2012, consists of the following: An impressive large white open cruise tent, which consists of three tents Cruise quay berth 129, large bus and taxi area, cruise tent adorned with flags and flowers, VisitAarhus information pavilion and toilet facilities.
Due to large building projects around the inner harbour there will be special focus on the passengers’ safety. Port of Aarhus has this year in collaboration with Aarhus Municipality and VisitAarhus focus on getting cruise passengers safely off the ship and into town. On the cruise terminal, traffic guides ensure that visitors safely cross the road. There is added new signage around the many works in progress on the visitors' way from the port for the city center.
