Corner Brook's cruise ship season starts today with first ever visit from the Carnival Pride

    Wednesday, 5 June 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The Carnival Pride is due to leave port at 5 o’clock.

    Corner Brook’s Cruise ship season kicks off today with a first ever visit by the Carnival Pride. The vessel is carrying over 2100 passengers and 930 crew members. Mayor Jim Parsons joined Bayfm’s Lenny Benoit to talk about the season. He says last year was a record year for the number of cruise ship visits and this year could make another record. The Carnival Pride is due to leave port at 5 o’clock.

     

     

     

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