A Swiss cruise line has become the fourth international cruise line to make this premier Freeport its next destination.
MSC Cruises, which is part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC), the world's second biggest container shipping operator, is scouting the area because of the tourist spots in the Subic Freeport, as well as those found in the nearby communities.
MSC Cruises officials led by Port Operations assistant Ian Meachem met with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority chairman and administrator Wilma T. Eisma recently to discuss the possibility of making Subic a part of its itinerary.
He was accompanied here by Antonio Calingo Jr., assistant general manager of Wallem Philippines Shipping, Inc., the leading ship agent in the Philippines.
In the meeting, Eisma briefed the visitors about local destinations and pointed out the places where most tourists from visiting cruise ships go during their stops here.
She added that the SBMA has plans to turn the coastal area of the town of San Antonio in Zambales into a cruise-ship docking area and resort destination.
Meachem noted that the tourist spots in and around the Subic Freeport appear interesting, especially to tour operators who want a little bit of everything. He added that certain requirements had to be met before the company commits to make Subic a part of their itinerary. (Ric Sapnu, SunStar)
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Dancers in colorful costumes welcomed the Ovation of the Seas during its maiden visit to Subic Bay Freeport. (AMD/MPD-SBMA)
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