| As Guyana continues to be placed under the spotlight in the tourism sector, 78 passengers on board the M/V Clelia landed on the shores of the “Land of Many Waters”,Cheap NHL Jerseys, with the expectation of viewing some of the country’s scenic and historical beauties such as the magnificent Kaieteur Falls.With a crew of 60, this cruise ship began its journey from Brazil, and then landed in Argentina, where it continued along the path into Guyana yesterday. It will leave these shores and will visit Venezuela,NFL Jerseys Supply, then pass through Port-of-Spain, Trinidad before ending its journey in Suriname.Operations Manager of Evergreen Adventures, Abdoul Ba,Wholesale Jerseys China, told this newspaper that his agency is seeking to promote Guyana’s unique tourism package and as a result it would focus on “bringing in four to five cruise ships per year to Guyana.”He explained that Guyana is now becoming a well-known destination for tourists and this initiative was executed with hope of boosting tourism via sea and not only laying emphasis on airlines transporting tourists, especially since it is a much more enjoyable opportunity for guests (tourists) to appreciate nature.Ba stated that Evergreen Adventures in collaboration with Total Logistics,Chris Chelios Jersey, worked hand-in-hand to ensure that the passengers of the M/V Clelia II would enjoy a wonderfully fun-filled and safe journey as they visit the majestic Kaieteur Falls where they would be entertained with a two-hour tour of the waterfalls and would be able to view it from various positions.He added that when the tourists arrived at the Ogle Airport, they would be taken via TransGuyana flights to the location.Today the guests would be treated to a tour of Central Georgetown to view places such as the St. George’s Cathedral, Botanical Gardens, National Museum, Umana Yana and other well-known historical sites.The Operations Manager also said that initiatives such as these ensure that revenue is brought into the country because a lot of money is being spent by tourists to travel to sites such as the Kaieteur Falls.In addition they have to pay for supplies of water, juice and snacks, much to the benefit of local companies.He said that some may want to purchase items or souvenirs from craft-shops or the museum etc.Elizabeth Gray, a passenger of the M/V Clelia II, who hails from Colorado, United States of America (USA) told this newspaper that this was her first visit to the Southern part of the Caribbean, where she gained the opportunity of visiting Brazil and Argentina.She said, “it is so unbelievable, it is just incredible” as she described the journey to Guyana.This is the second cruise on the same ship that she has been a part of, although this time around is her first cruise in the Amazon region.Gray explained that she decided to “grab this opportunity” because it represented a symbolic meaning in her life. She told Kaieteur News that her father served in the U.S. Military and on one occasion he visited Miami, Florida, USA,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, where he “went on a boat that travelled to Guyana, Suriname and then Brazil”.Gray said that she was more than happy to journey in the same path that her now deceased father once took.For Nancy Joseph and David Rawley, this trip is one which they couldn’t resist, being able to explore and view the beautiful flora and fauna that the region has to offer.Joseph explained that though this was her first cruise, she is far from disappointed with the journey so far, and loves “every minute of it.”This couple expressed delight at being able to visit the Kaieteur Falls and learning about the various countries which this cruise would allow them to see in the 15 days it was scheduled for.The M/V Clelia II arriving in Port Georgetown yesterday for its second visit to Guyana.They stated that they were “looking forward to the rest of the journey across the waters.”Captain of the M/V Clelia II, Phillip Dieckmann, who hails from Germany, stated that this cruise was more of an “educational cruise rather that a recreational one” with more emphasis being placed on the history of the places and sites which the countries had to offer.Kaieteur News understands that this ‘smaller ship’ which can accommodate a maximum of 100 passengers visited Guyana last year on April 10,Chase Edmonds Jersey, with 94 passengers. The staff would host educational lectures and briefings while passengers are at sea so that when they arrive at the various countries, they would have some knowledge about the sites and places they would be visiting.Captain Dieckmann explained that today would see the tourists benefitting from the “historical aspect” of the trip to Guyana as they would be exposed to places which are deemed to be of national importance to the country. |
