Page 12 - Port of Baltimore Magazine January/February 2016

PORT SOUNDINGS
CRUISE
Private Bahamian Destination Added to Carnival Pride Itinerary
Princess Cays, a private Bahamian destination, has been added to the itinerary of six different Carnival Cruise Line ships beginning in May 2017, including the Carnival Pride from Baltimore.
Located on the southern tip of the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas and operated by Carnival’s sister company Princess Cruises, Princess Cays is a tropical oasis where vacationers can relax on miles of white-sand beaches and swim in crystal-clear waters teeming with tropical fish.
The cruise line is offering seven-day cruises to the destination aboard Carnival Pride from Baltimore.
“We’re always excited when our cruise partners add new and exciting destinations to their itineraries,” said Cynthia Burman, General Manager, Cruise Maryland. “They’re listening to their travel partners and consumers who are always looking for something new and different. Princess Cays sounds like a great stop when cruising from Baltimore.”
The island facility includes a 40-acre complex highlighted by an observation tower with panoramic views, along with bars, restaurants and retail shops with local crafts, souvenirs and artwork. A complimentary barbecue lunch service is offered.
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Princess Cays is connected by a series of paved paths that lead to palm-tree-dotted beaches, where clamshells (equipment providing shade on the beach) and private bungalows are available for rent. A variety of shore excursions — from dune-buggy adventures and glass- bottom boat tours to paddle boarding, windsurfing and kayaking — are also available.
Various operational enhancements, including the addition of larger, more efficient tenders to facilitate getting guests ashore quickly and comfortably, are currently underway.
“At Carnival, we’re always looking for new and exciting destinations for our guests, and Princess Cays is a beautiful island paradise with gorgeous beaches and an array of fun-in-the-sun activities that our guests will really enjoy experiencing on their vacation,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. 􏰀
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[10] The Port of Baltimore ■ January/February 2017
13,650 Direct Jobs Created by
the Port
574,964 Auto Units Handled in 2015, the Most of
Any U.S. Port
$300 Million State and Local Tax Revenues Created
at Port
523,848 Containers Handled by the Port, a more than 8 Percent Increase from 2014
PORT rePORT 2015 growing our market
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
The Newly Expanded Panama Canal
The Port of Baltimore Is Ready NOW with:
50-FOOT DEEP Channel & Container Berth
11 CRANES
including
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