Uruguay expects poorer cruise season, partly compensated by Costa Cruises

Tuesday, November 11th 2014 - 09:59 UTC

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Uruguay expects a slowing down of cruise activity this season, probably in the range of 10% less vessel calls, particularly in Punta del Este, because of “logistics problems with the circuits”. However this will be partly compensated by the two Costa Cruise company vessels that will be operating from Montevideo as the starting point and end of South Atlantic tours. Read full article

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ChrisR
This has far more to do with the high landing taxes and the cost to ships of getting boats ashore.

This is down to the greed at Intendencia de Maldonado.
Nov 12th, 2014 - 05:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Usurping Pirate
Do they want Costa near the harbour anyway ? They'll probably get stuck on a sand bar and block the harbour for the next 4 years ...
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