Wednesday 10 August 2022

Port of Newcastle welcomes first cruise ship since pandemic

BY DAKOTA TAIT

The Port of Newcastle has welcomed its first cruise ship in more than two years on Wednesday morning.

The Coral Princess arrived on its maiden voyage, the first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 294-metre ship can carry as many as 2,390 passengers, and is set to visit the Port five times between August 10 and September 25.

All passengers will need to complete a rapid antigen test before they disembark in the city.

Newcastle welcomed the Coral Princess on Wednesday morning.