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Without doubt 2019 will be a record year for the Port of Cork with the numbers of
scheduled calls the highest the port has ever seen. Capable of handling some of the
largest liners, carrying high volumes of passengers, the Port of Cork anticipates total
passenger numbers to be 200,000 and 80,000 crew.

Fourteen cruise liners will make their maiden calls to the Port this season which is
always encouraging, however the number of repeat visits from cruise lines shows
their dedication to Cobh. The increased cruise calls to Cork are indicative of the wid-
er global cruise business which has seen huge growth. In 2018 an estimated 27.2
million people took a cruise on over 450 cruise ships worldwide. With the global
cruise ship order book for new build contracts reaching 113 ships between now and
2027, Cork cruise business is set to grow further in the coming years and the Port of
Cork is eager to attract these new ships.

On average, cruise ship passengers spend €81 during their time in Cork; with 42%
of this money being spent on shopping, 32% on excursion travel and 17% on food
and drink. Typically crew spend approximately €29, with most of the money being
spent on food and drink and/or shopping.

To find out dates and arrival times of cruise liners calling to Port of
Cork please visit www.portofcork.ie for the complete
2019 schedule.
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