DP World Limassol welcomes Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas

 Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas makes call at DP World Limassol Cruise Terminal

Limassol, Cyprus, 14 October 2022: DP World Limassol welcomed Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas on her stopover to DP World Limassol Cruise Terminal with passengers on board, on Thursday 13th October 2022.

On the occasion of the cruise ship’s call to Cyprus, DP World Limassol’s Commercial Manager Mr Lazaros Charalambous, and local agent Managing Director exchanged plaques with the cruise ship staff captain.

Odyssey of the Seas had sailed from Italy on 7th October and arrived at DP World Limassol Cruise Terminal with around 3,000 passengers on board.

The 16-deck Quantum Ultra class cruise ship can accommodate up to 5,500 passengers and is one of the largest vessels to ever berth at Limassol port. The Odyssey of the seas is one of the newest members of the Royal Caribbean family, spanning 347 meters long and 49 meters wide and has a gross registered tonnage of 167,700 tones.

In statements following the plaque exchange ceremony, DP World Limassol’s Commercial Manager Mr Lazaros Charalambous said: “We are very pleased to have developed such a successful partnership with leading cruise operator Royal Caribbean and their local agent Hull Blyth Araouzos and we are confident that this is only the beginning. The fact that some of the biggest cruise ships in the World are now calling at Limassol port, is a testament to the efforts that DP World Limassol and the Government have been making to improve the port’s competitiveness and transform it into a major homeport in the Eastern Mediterranean.”

DP World Limassol expects over 150 cruise ship calls in 2022 that will either use its facilities as a layover, homeport, or port of call, a substantial increase over the last two years and best year from 2017 thus far.

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About DP World

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

We deliver these services through an interconnected global network of 295 business units in 78 countries across six continents, with a significant presence both in high-growth and mature markets. Wherever we operate, we integrate sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship into our activities, striving for a positive contribution to the economies and communities where we live and work.

Our dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 97,657 from 158 nationalities are committed to delivering unrivalled value to our customers and partners. We do this by focusing on mutually beneficial relationships – with governments, shippers, traders, and other stakeholders along the global supply chain – relationships built on a foundation of mutual trust and enduring partnership.

We think ahead, anticipate change and deploy industry-leading digital technology to further broaden our vision to disrupt world trade and create the smartest, most efficient and innovative solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies and our planet.

About DP World Limassol

In April 2016, DP World Limassol was awarded a 25-year concession to exclusively operate the multi-purpose terminal in Limassol. DP World Limassol multipurpose terminal comprises three multi-purpose quays.

Its activities include break-bulk, general cargo, Ro-Ro, oil & gas services and the brand-new passenger terminal. DP World Limassol provides a safe, stable and responsible environment for cruise itineraries in the eastern Mediterranean and further afield.

DP World Limassol aspires to make the terminal more productive and more sustainable, improving the port’s prospects for the long term, leading to better support to the community through jobs creation and better services for the wider Cypriot business community