This archive report was first published on 31 July 2019.
Kenya is poised to become the second major African destination for international cruise ships, after Egypt, as demand for cruise tourism continues to rise.
According to Holiday Bazaar's Nishma Shah, the tourism sub-sector has seen significant growth in the last four years, with the new cruise terminal in Mombasa set to open in 2020.
"There is an increase in demand for cruise tourism in the country," Shah said during the announcement of the launch of Cruise and Travel Planners, the first fully-fledged and flagship cruise shop in Kenya.
The tailor-made offering will provide cruise travel packages specifically targeting the Kenyan traveller, from some of the most renowned cruise liners globally.
"Kenyan travelers cannot get enough of cruise tourism. With a 99.9 percent satisfaction guaranteed, it makes for an attractive holiday package regardless of age," Shah added.
Some of the more popular destinations with Kenyans include the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and exotic islands such as Seychelles and Mauritius.
