'A fitting finale for what was another exciting year': More than 1,000 cruise visitors welcomed to Warrenpoint this summer
Four cruise ships made six calls to Warrenpoint Port this year, welcoming tourists from across North America and Europe
Le Lapérouse’s third visit to Warrenpoint this year last Saturday brought the curtain down on a cruise season which welcomed more than 1,000 passengers to the town.
Warrenpoint Port hosted four cruise vessels over the summer, making a total of six cruise calls, with Le Lapérouse also visiting in April and early May.
Other vessels to berth at the port included L’Austral, Le Lyrial and SeaDream II, bringing more than 1,000 visitors, mainly from North America and Europe, to south Down.
The cruise season provided an opportunity to showcase Warrenpoint and the surrounding area to international visitors, with excursions organised in partnership with local tourism and business organisations.
David Holmes, chief executive of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority, said the return of Le Lapérouse provided a fitting finale to the season.
“Welcoming Le Lapérouse back into the natural gateway of Carlingford Lough proved a fitting finale for what was another exciting year of cruise activity here in Warrenpoint,” he explained.
“Working collaboratively with Excursions Ireland, the Newry, Mourne and Down Council and the Warrenpoint Burren and Rostrevor Chamber of Commerce, the Port team ensured every cruise call helped showcase Warrenpoint and the surrounding area to a range of international visitors.
“More than another port of call, Warrenpoint always extends a warm welcome and offers visitors easy access to some of the island of Ireland’s most iconic attractions.
This year's season once again demonstrated the appeal of Warrenpoint and the value of partnership working in delivering a positive experience for international visitors to the town."