Mega Cruise Ship Carrying 2,500 Passengers Arrives at Sokcho on the 20th

US 'Noordam' 82,000-Ton Class Ship Departing from Canada
Gangwon Tourism Foundation and Sokcho City Operate Shuttle Buses for Traditional Markets

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-tae), Sokcho City (Mayor Lee Byung-seon), and Gangwon Tourism Foundation (CEO Choi Sung-hyun) announced on the 17th that the large cruise ship 'Noordam,' with a capacity of 82,000 tons, will make its maiden call at Sokcho Port on the 20th, carrying approximately 2,500 passengers and crew members.

On the 20th, the 82,000-ton large cruise ship 'Noordam,' carrying about 2,500 passengers and crew members, will make its first entry into Sokcho Port.

The Noordam is a vessel operated by the American Holland America Cruise Line, currently sailing a 27-night, 28-day route from Canada to Tokyo, Japan.

To commemorate the Noordam's first arrival, Sokcho City and the Gangwon Tourism Foundation will hold various events to enhance the satisfaction of passengers and crew, including traditional Korean performances such as the Lion Dance and Taepyeongmu, pop-up booths selling souvenirs and local specialties, and a Korean calligraphy experience.

Additionally, in connection with the '2024 K-Traditional Market Fair in Sokcho (2024 National Excellent Market Expo),' which will be held for three days starting from the 18th at the Sokcho Fisheries Cooperative port site, a promotional tour (fam tour) inviting crew members and shuttle bus services will be operated to facilitate cruise passengers' visits to the expo. To revitalize the local economy, about ten sales booths for local small business owners will be installed within the terminal, and a free shuttle bus to Sokcho Tourism and Fisheries Market will also be operated.

CEO Choi Sung-hyun of the foundation stated, "Through the Noordam's maiden call, we aim to instill a positive perception of Sokcho and will do our best to continuously attract more arrivals."

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