South Africa: Cruise Season Set to Inject R120m Into Nelson Mandela Bay Economy

South Africa: Cruise Season Set to Inject R120m Into Nelson Mandela Bay Economy

[SAnews.gov.za] The arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 passenger liner at Transnet National Ports Authority's (TNPA) Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, is expected to inject approximately R120 million into the local economy, underscoring the growing importance of cruise tourism in the region.

ZAR 120 million expected from cruise season at Nelson Mandela Bay

The arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 passenger liner at Transnet National Ports Authority’s Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape has marked the official opening of the 2025-26 Cruise Season in Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa. The liner’s visit is expected to contribute about ZAR 120 million (USD 7 million) to the local economy, highlighting the economic significance of cruise tourism in the region. According to South African Tourism, the ve…