18/02/2011
Amsterdam made its first appearance today at the Port Arthur Historic Site. But there wasn't a tulip in sight.
The Holland America Line's cruise ship Amsterdam made its maiden
visit to Port Arthur today. Around 1000 passengers are expected ashore
from the vessel, making a welcome contribution to visitor numbers for
the month.
The visit marks the first visit by any Holland America Line
vessel to Port Arthur, but it is hoped that it will be just the first of
many as the company increases its presence in the Australian cruise
market.
The vessel had called in Hobart the previous day. Increasing
numbers of cruise ships are starting to call at Port Arthur as part of
their Tasmanian itineraries.