Preparing for this recovery required taking measures to assurance from the outside Government of New Caledoniawhich sent an official letter to cruise lines in September.
In addition, a Cruise Technical Committee has been established to bring together public and private stakeholders to ensure optimal safety and comfort conditions.
This initiative was successful first successful test stop in Lifu on October 18. with the National Geographic ship.
Representatives from Carnival and Royal Caribbean, who arrived in New Caledonia in October, confirmed this. security and reception conditions again optimal. Following this review, the companies met with Mikael Forrest, Member of the Government of New Caledonia, and Julie Laronde, Director of the New Caledonian Department of Tourism (NCT) to announce the resumption of stops in Noumea and Lifou.
This restoration marks a strong signal of New Caledonia’s resilienceas stated Julie Laronde, CEO of NCT“While the resumption of cruises is obviously a major economic challenge for New Caledonia, it is also a strong symbol demonstrating to tourists and tour operators from around the world our newfound hosting capabilities.
This is therefore a key step in our overall strategy to revive tourism in this direction.”
