HX Makes History: First Disembarkation of Guests in Nanaimo

The Port of Nanaimo celebrated a significant milestone by successfully processing the first cruise ship disembarkation on British Columbia’s coast outside of Vancouver. The cruise ship Roald Amundsen marked this historic event, representing an important development in BC’s cruise tourism sector, as announced by the port in a recent press release.

Located centrally on Vancouver Island and just 33 nautical miles from Vancouver, the Port of Nanaimo is well-equipped for seamless passenger transfers to downtown Vancouver and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). It offers a variety of transportation options, including two BC Ferries routes, Hullo fast ferry, and connections via Nanaimo Airport (YCD), Harbour Air, Seair, and Helijet.

According to Ian Marr, CEO of the Port of Nanaimo, the cruise terminal’s robust transportation network ensures smooth and efficient passenger movement. This successful disembarkation presents the potential for the port to function as a turn call operation, which could stimulate tourism and economic growth in the region, provided that the necessary regulatory approvals and infrastructure development are in place.

Gebhard Rainer, CEO of HX Expeditions, emphasized the alignment of their sustainability initiatives with the values of the Port of Nanaimo. HX Expeditions focuses on community empowerment and sustainable travel, looking forward to future collaborations with Nanaimo and the Central Island region to offer unique and environmentally responsible guest experiences.

For more details on these developments and the cruise tourism industry, you can visit the Port of Nanaimo.

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