TIRANA, Oct. 7 /ATA/ – The coastal city of Saranda in Albanian Riviera continued to welcome foreign tourists in early October with the arrival of the Seabourn Quest cruise ship, carrying 446 passengers from around the world.
The Port of Saranda said the vessel was the 27th cruise ship to call at the port this season. It arrived from Brindisi, Italy, and was due to depart Wednesday afternoon for Zakynthos, Greece.
Passengers from countries including Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Peru, Zimbabwe, Serbia and South Africa visited Saranda and were scheduled to tour the nearby Butrint National Park and Blue Eye spring.
The arrival brought the total number of tourist vessels calling at Saranda this season to 62, including 27 cruise ships.
The southernmost coastal city of Saranda has become one of Albania’s leading cruise tourism destinations in recent years, supported by its location, proximity to Corfu and its natural and cultural attractions.
The arrival of Seabourn Quest in early October highlights continued cruise tourism beyond the peak summer months, extending the season into autumn.
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