Adjara government interested in new Black Sea cruise line of Paradise Cruise & Ferry
The Government of Adjara Autonomous Republic is interested in the development of a new itinerary Batumi-Sochi-Istanbul-Batumi of cruise operator Paradise Cruise & Ferry, the local official told journalists at a press conference.
Archil Habadze, Prime Minister of the Republic of Adjara, Georgia speaking at the press conference devoted to the launch of the cruise line said that Batumi residents are very pleased to sea a comeback of big cruise ships to the port of Batumi. This is a significant event for all citizens and businesses, the official said. He has high hopes for the permanent cruise line and the year-round service between Batumi, Sochi and Istanbul.
Igor Glukhov, VP Paradise Cruise & Ferry added that he is sure that at the turn of 2014-2015, regular cruise sailings on the Black Sea will revive.
The press conference was also attended by the Mayor of Batumi Giorgi Ermakov and Parliament Speaker Avtandil Beridze.
The first sailing of Paradise Cruise & Ferry's cruise ship is scheduled for December 24, 2014. The unique five-day visa-free cruise will offer sightseeing, visiting capitals of the Black Sea. Passengers can begin or end their journey at any point along the route. The cruise operator will deploy on the service the comfortable cruise ship M/V Isabella 1.
The current schedule of the passenger liner is approved for the period from 24 December 2014 through 18 January 2015. Paradise Cruise & Ferry invites passengers to celebrate Christmas and New Year 2015 on board Isabella1.
The cruise ship "Isabella 1" tickets are on sale and booking is available on the cruise operator's website.
Malta headquartered Paradise Cruise & Ferry was founded in 2013 by investors from Russia and the EU. The company has a fleet of two large passenger cruise vessels Isabella 1 and Poseidon Express.
Paradise Cruise & Ferry's executives have an extensive experience in managing marine projects in Russia and abroad. The company has a wide network of agents and offices in Russia, the CIS, Republic of Georgia and the Baltic States. Management Company Inter Marine Cruise Management Corp. Ltd is registered in the EU and is certified by the classification society Lloyds Register, which guarantees the first-class maintenance of the company's fleet to the world standards. The company employs the best specialists in cruise business and experienced crews from Russia, CIS and EU countries. This ensures a high level of safety and comfort for passengers and will deliver the real pleasure of sea travel with Paradise Cruise & Ferry.
