The cruise ship Astoria Grande berthed at Sinop Port on her 15th and final voyage. Russian tourists danced to the accompaniment of music in front of the pier. The fact that a tourist unfurled the Turkish and Russian flags and the flag with a handshake sign drew attention as an indication of the friendship between Russia and Türkiye.
The cruise ship Astoria Grande, which started preparations for her arrival in June and made her first voyage to Sinop in July, made her 15th voyage planned with weekly visits. The ship was greeted with joy and departed from the Russian Port of Sochi to Trabzon and then to Sinop.
Carried 15 thousand visitors
It was recorded that the cruise ship carried an average of 700 visitors and a crew of around 300, carrying a thousand people on her voyages, and carrying 15 thousand visitors in 15 voyages. Metin Süren, Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism, said, “She made 15 voyages from June to October. With 700 passengers and nearly 400 crew, we have hosted about 15 thousand visitors so far. Visitors are also very satisfied. In terms of destination and cultural route, Sinop has become an important place in the city center where they can see the historical and natural beauties daily. We expect this to continue to increase in the next season.”