The Port of Riga has been visited by the largest cruise ship in its history
The largest cruise ship ever entered the port of Riga and was moored at the pier of KS Terminal, the company said in its press release. The length of the ship “Celebrity Silhouette” built in 2011 is 315 meters, width – 36.9 meters and the maximum draught of it is 8.3 meters, while the maximum load capacity (GT) is 122 thousand tons. By the length and load capacity indicators “Celebrity Silhouette” holds the absolute record for the port of Riga not only among passenger ships, but also cargo vessels. The vessel brought over 2700 cruise passengers to Riga, mainly from the US. During this year's cruise season another 4 "Celebrity Silhouette" visits at the port of Riga can be expected.
As “Celebrity Silhouette” arrived in the port of Riga for the first time, in accordance with the ancient tradition that is still observed when welcoming any cruise ship in Riga, it was welcomed by presenting the captain with the coat of arms of the Freeport of Riga.
