The cruise ship Celebrity Equinox by signing this morning at the Port of Cartagena, with more than 2,800 tourists, who stay in the city until 18.00 hours, which will leave will leave for Italy.
The visitors took to the streets of Old Town, where they could enjoy the most famous monuments such as the Teatro Romano, the interpretation centers of Puerto de Culturas, Main Street or the Town Hall Square, among others.
In addition, they have used to fill bars, cafes and terraces and to stroll and enjoy your time outdoors.
It is the second time the city hosts the British cruiser, after his first visit on 15 August.
This year, Cartagena has increased by 150% he number of visitors arriving on cruise ships to the city, thus converted, the second largest city, more increases, behind Huelva.
Therefore, the Port Authority plans to double the current docking area whose works are expected to be realized soon.
Until the end of December is due to arrive seven scales to the Port of Cartagena
CELEBRITY CRUISE EQUINOX
The Equinox has 315 meters long, 37 wide and displaces 2,000 tons.
Capable of carrying 2,850 passengers and about 990 crew, is a true resort with 10 restaurants, 12 covers and an area of 2,000 square meters of real grass.
Adapting to new technologies and respect the environment, is the second ship in history to use solar energy, its design is intended to reduce fuel consumption (with an emission reduction of 95%) and has advanced wastewater purification and reverse osmosis plant of low energy, among other ecological solutions.
The vessel was officially inaugurated on July 31 in Southampton (England), and is celebrating its maiden voyage, named 'Best of Europe "for Rome, which brought you to our city.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena