Cruise ship MV Seabourn Pursuit sailed into Guam on Saturday night with 416 passengers and crew members, and will leave at 11:45 p.m. Sunday.
The Port Authority of Guam, in a statement, said MV Seabourn Pursuit's visit marks a record-breaking ninth passenger vessel of the year, a significant achievement for the island’s only commercial seaport, as well as Guam’s tourism industry. This is MV Seabourn Pursuit's second voyage to Guam this year. It arrived at the Port Authority of Guam at 6:56 p.
m. Saturday with 183 passengers and 233 crew members. MV Seabourn Pursuit's arrival not only boosts Guam's reputation as a premier luxury cruise destination, but also sets a new record for the most passenger vessels to visit the island in one year, the Port said.
This highlights the growing appeal of Guam as a must-see cruise destination for travelers seeking unique experiences in the Pacific with more than 17,000 passengers and crew members welcomed so far this year. "This significant achievement highlights the increasing recognition of Guam as a top-tier premier luxury cruise destination,” Port General Manager Rory J. Respicio said in a statement.
“The record-breaking arrival of the MV Seabourn Pursuit is a testament to our island's draw and the Port Authority's dedication to supporting our tourism industry. The fact that many passengers are choosing to extend their stay in Guam or connect to further destinations showcases the island's appeal.” Respicio further emphasized the importance of cruise ships visiting Guam.
"This achievement strengthens our tourism industry and aligns with Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov.
Josh Tenorio’s vision for the Port of Guam as a vital contributor to our local and regional economies," he said. "The Port’s ability to accommodate a high volume of luxury vessels speaks to the strength of our infrastructure and the dedication of our Port Strong team." The Port Authority of Guam anticipates welcoming two more passenger vessels before the end of the year: the Carnival on Oct.
22, and the MS Asuka II on Dec. 30..
