The port of Lisbon recorded its best year for cruises in 2023, surpassing the 700,000 passenger barrier (758,328) – a growth of 54% compared to 2022, surpassing its 2018 record, the entity announced today. Of the total number of passengers, 204,000 were from the ‘turnaround’ segment (cruises that embark and/or disembark at the cruise terminal). This figure, according to the port , represents an increase of 131% in this segment. “We should highlight the largest ever turnaround operation at the port of Lisbon, on July 30, with 9,163 passengers, of which 4,476 embarked and 4,687 disembarked,” according to the entity. Thanks to new changes at City Hall, every one of this year’s passengers will be paying a €2 tourist tax.
Port of Lisbon sees more than 700,000 cruise ship passengers in 2023
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