Norwegian Cruise Ship from Seychelles docks at Port of Mombasa

The cruise ship has 2,300 passengers and 1,100 crew members on board

In Summary
  • The ship docked early morning on Sunday and it's the first if its kind in the year 2024. 
Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn docks at Mombasa on January 14, 2024
Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn docks at Mombasa on January 14, 2024
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The luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn has docked at the Port of Mombasa from Seychelles. 

The ship docked early morning on Sunday and it's the first if its kind in the year 2024. 

Passenger from the Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn being entertained by local dancers on January 14, 2024
Passenger from the Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn being entertained by local dancers on January 14, 2024
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Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn docking at Mombasa from Seychelles on January 14, 2024
Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn docking at Mombasa from Seychelles on January 14, 2024
Image: KENYA PORTS/ X

The cruise ship carried 2,300 passengers, with 1,100 crew aboard. 

According to the Kenya Ports Authority, the Norwegian Dawn has an LOA of 294 metres.

Close up of the Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn at Mombasa on January 14, 2024
Close up of the Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn at Mombasa on January 14, 2024
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Passengers getting off the Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn at Mombasa on January 14, 2024
Passengers getting off the Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn at Mombasa on January 14, 2024
Image: KENYA PORTS

Over 2000 passengers from 54 nationalities will explore the various tourism products at the Kenyan coast.

Kenya Ports Authority Director General William Ruto with captain of the Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn on January 14, 2024
Kenya Ports Authority Director General William Ruto with captain of the Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn on January 14, 2024
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The Kenya Ports Authority Director General Captain William Ruto among other officials were present to receive the tourists. 

They gifted the tourists with a caps. 

Kenya Ports officials gifting passengers of the Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn on January 14, 2024
Kenya Ports officials gifting passengers of the Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn on January 14, 2024
Image: KENYA PORTS/ X
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