The cruise ship “Voyager of the Seas” arrived at Saranda Port for the first time with 3,626 passengers.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, said on social media that Saranda Port processed the tourists. She added that the port handled 21% more passengers in the first eight months of 2025 compared with the same period last year.

Balluku noted that “Voyager of the Seas” is part of the 70 cruise ships scheduled to dock in Saranda this season.

The cruise flies the Bahamas flag and carries tourists from countries including Australia, the United States, and Canada. The passengers represented different age groups.

Tourists split into groups to visit destinations such as ancient Butrint, Lëkurës Castle, the Blue Eye spring, and the towns of Gjirokastër and Përmet.

Authorities, including Saranda Port, the Border Police Commissariat, the Harbour Master, and Customs, prepared to manage the tourist season efficiently. The season continues into autumn as more visitors arrive.

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