HOLLAND America Line’s Westerdam arrived in Cairns this morning, signalling the much-anticipated return of the brand to local waters.
CLIA MD Joel Katz hailed the arrival, noting that Dec was likely to deliver a “Christmas bonus” to Cairns with 16 ships set to visit over the coming months, bringing in thousands of passengers and crews.
“Ports and communities around the Australian coast will benefit from significant visitors as the cruise season ramps up, and businesses including restaurants, cafes, tour operators, retail and suppliers will see the increased economic activity,” he said.