“The Hi-Impact cruise is brought in to encourage Nigerians to stay at home, and not going to Dubai or Paris, or anywhere in Europe to cruise for a day.”
Meanwhile, African cities seem to be eyeing a bigger slice of the global cruise market, with upgraded terminal buildings attracting an ever-growing number of international cruise ships to ports as varied as Mombasa and Cape Town.
Further north, Kenya is also hoping for a slice of the growth, with a new cruise terminal in the port city of Mombasa due to be completed in early 2020. Hi-Impact Cruise is a curated concept aimed to explore waterways that are home to Lagos, and as well as avail a different perspective of the Lagos landscape along shorelines to enthusiast seeking leisure from all over the world. In addition, the idea was specifically tailored to meet the needs of persons, who otherwise could not afford the cruise experience outside Nigeria due to reasons of cost and foreign exchange.
A sole ship has been rolled out to serve as the cruise line’s first passenger ship to kick start operations scheduled to commence in a few months’ time. Towering at a height of 12 meters with a length of 39.15 meters, the interior – depending on the event – will accommodate guests within the 500 to 700 ballpark figure. The four-hour per day experience utilizes the three-deck cruise ship, with each tier serving a different function.
By sharp contrast, the third deck is marked with an ambience of outdoor living regulated by a retracted roof that offers a protective shade from sunlight and rain. “Well, I think when a government doesn’t talk about tourism, there must be some kind of rebate. Tourism is part of this government, both Federal and State. Federal because everyone is talking about diversification from crude oil into entertainment section that encompasses tourism. And you cannot underestimate what entertainment brings to the table all over the world. And if you are doing that, there must be some kinds of incentives for those who are bring it up here.
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