VIDEO: Elmina Fishing Harbour welcomes first-ever cruise liner, SH Vega

On board were 106 passengers and 9 crew members from various nationalities, including Australia, Austria, China, France, Germany, Greece, Russia and Nigeria

The Elmina Fishing Harbour on Thursday (18 April) achieved a significant milestone after receiving its first cruise ship dubbed SH Vega.

On board were 106 passengers and nine crew members from various nationalities, including Australia, Austria, China, France, Germany, Greece, Russia, and Nigeria.

The visitors were given the opportunity to explore the Elmina castle and township, the Batik making centre at global mamas in Elmina, the Kakum National Park and the Cape Coast castle.

Sharing the news on Facebook on Friday (19 April), the fishing harbour manager at the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority (GPHA) Chief Obosu Mohammed said the development will be a gamechanger for Ghana’s tourism industry.

“Yesterday, marked an incredible milestone for the Elmina Fishing Harbour as it welcomed its first-ever cruise liner, the SH Vega.

“The vessel anchored about eight cables away from the main breakwater, and approximately 115 passengers/crew disembarked at the fishing harbour via a zodiac craft.”

“This game-changing moment for the cruise liner business in Ghana showcases our limitless possibilities and the excellent potential for the tourism industry in the Central Region and Ghana. We stand proud of this historic moment,” he said.