Ibiza, one of Balearic Islands’ ports expected to grow the most in 2016
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, EE. UU.
17/03/2016
Ibiza is one of cruise ships’ destination expected to grow the most in 2016. Expected increases are up to 17,5% in port calls, with 141 already confirmed stopovers and 26,57%related to passengers’ increase, reaching 241.000. Ibiza’s port reaches its second best registration since 2012.
Related to differentiation strategy of Balearic Islands’ Port Authority (APB) for islands’ ports, Ibiza is getting ready for large lengths. It is forecasted to come into operations before August the three berthing dolphins docks APB is currently building for large ship cruises’ to operate safety. Besides, Ibiza offers an unique product like long stays for the passengers to be able to enjoy Ibiza night and to take advantage of connection through ferry with Formentera island.
APB informed about 2016 projections during Seatrade Cruise Global, taking place in Florida (USA), where Ibiza’s Island Council president, Mr. Vicent Torres and Ibiza’s Island Tourism Director have brought on.
Mahon’s port also has a positive progression: 88 port calls in 2016 (3,5% increase) and 65.958 passengers are expected (11,1% increase). APB is promoting Mahon as “Boutique Port” of the Mediterranean, perfect for mid and small ship cruises.
The same happens with Alcudia port (Mallorca), the one that has experienced a high growth in percentage terms over the recent times. This port is positioning in Mallorca as a up to 200 metres length ship cruises’ destination which, furthermore, repeat their stay. This 2016 a total of 17 port calls will be recorded (240% increase related to 2015) which brin 8.528 passengers to the island (525% increase).
La Savina will receive 12,63% more passengers (1.733) compared to 2015 figures, but 66,67% less cruise ships (3 calls port).
Lastly, Palma will receive 1,532.595 passengers in 519 ship cruises’ port calls and even there is a slight decrease related to 2015 figures (-10,99% in passengers), consolidates the rising trend related to past years.
In APB overall managed ports, 768 port calls are already confirmed and will transport 1.850.000 passengers.
