As early autumn brings summer-like temperatures, another cruise ship arrived at Saranda port.

The luxury vessel Seabourn Encore, known for its top-level service, sails to destinations worldwide, including the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and the Caribbean.

Saranda port told ATSH that the cruise docked early this morning. On board are 597 tourists from various countries, mainly the U.S., Australia, the U.K., and Canada.

This is the second visit of the season. The first cruise arrived in April with 600 passengers from different nations.

Tourists were organized into groups to visit Saranda’s top attractions, including Butrint, Ksamil, the Blue Eye, Lekuresi Castle, and Mesopotam.

Since April, Saranda has welcomed its first cruise visitors. During the peak season, arrivals have surged.

From January 1 to September 3, 560,000 passengers traveled through Saranda port via ferries, cruises, and tourist ships. This marks a 21% increase compared to January–August 2024.

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