Cozumel, Q.R. — The majestic Bahamas-flagged cruise ship Star of the Seas arrived for the first time at Cozumel. The 364-meter long ship docked at the SSA Mexico Terminal.
A total of 8,431 passengers and crew were on board the arriving ship Friday. Governor Mara Lezama said under her leadership, Quintana Roo is consolidating its position as a world-class destination that attracts investment and strengthens the local economy.
Representing the governor, the general director of the Quintana Roo Comprehensive Port Authority (APIQROO), Vagner Elbiorn Vega, officially welcomed the cruise ship.
He welcomed Captain Robert Hempstead and executives of the Royal Caribbean company, along with the Mayor of Cozumel, José Luis Chacón, and the Undersecretary of Tourism Pablo Casas.
During their Friday meeting, a plaque exchange ceremony that reaffirmed the importance of these arrivals for the economic and social development of the entity.
“The arrival of the Star of the Seas confirms the company’s confidence in Quintana Roo as a safe, competitive, and world-class destination.
“Thanks to the support of our Governor Mara Lezama, these cruises not only strengthen tourism but also generate direct well-being for Quintana Roo families, reflecting her government’s commitment to the prosperity and development of all,” said Elbiorn Vega.
