Anthem of the Seas arrives on its maiden voyage carrying more than 6,000 passengers and crew
PORTLAND, Maine – As the cruise ship season kicks into high gear in Portland, this Sunday (8/28/16) the city is poised to welcome the Anthem of the Seas on its maiden voyage carrying roughly 5,000 passengers and almost 1,500 crew members. The ship is expected to arrive at 8:00 AM and will depart at 5:00 PM from Ocean Gateway, Pier 2, Berth 2. The Anthem of the Seas will visit Portland again twice in September and once in October.
The 2016 cruise season in Portland began in May with the arrival of roughly 1,100 passengers aboard the Balmoral. The season now kicks into high gear with the two busiest months: 28 ships in September and 18 in October. The last ship of the season arrives on October 29.
The City’s port will host 76 cruise ship visits this year with, for the first time, more than 100,000 passengers between May and October. The 76 ships will also bring more than 40,000 crew with them. The cruise ship activity is in addition to the return of The Cat, which ferries visitors daily between Portland and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
For a full list of ships cruising in and out of Portland this season with schedule and passenger count information, visit Cruise Portland.
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