WILLEMSTAD - Harmony of the Seas, the cruise ship of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL), visited Curaçao for the first time on Thursday, November 17, with a total of 5505 cruise passengers on board. 

As it was the first time this cruise ship made her port call at Curaçao, Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA), together with Mrs. Zuleika Mook representing the Minister of Economic Development, the ship's agent Maduro Shipping and the Curaçao Tourist Board were invited on board for an inaugural ceremony. In addition to the ship's captain, Mrs. Mook and CPA addressed those present in which reference was made to the importance of the cruise industry for Curaçao. This was concluded with an exchange of plaques. 

Mrs. Mook also informed that the ship Allure of the Seas is the first in the Oasis class, that visited Curaçao last May, regularly achieves a 90% passenger occupancy rate, and even exceeds this. The performance of the arrival of these types of ships is excellent and Curaçao is now ready for more ships in the Oasis class. 

Mrs. Mook also explained that continuous efforts are being made to improve our port and ensure passengers have a memorable experience here. Therefore, CPA will invest once again in the cruise terminal in 2023.