WE ASKED: How do you feel about the cruise ships returning after 2 years?
Cruise ship season is correct across the nook with the primary ship set to sail into Charlottetown on April 22.
With the federal ban on cruise ships lifted on Nov. 1, 2021 and talks of greater than 75 ships booked to dock in Charlottetown this yr, companies are wanting forward with pleasure on the prospect of seeing extra travellers through the quieter components of the tourism season.
However what do Charlottetown residents assume? We despatched our intern Rafe Wright out to talk with individuals in Charlottetown to learn how they really feel in regards to the cruise ships returning after two years.
Right here’s what a few of them needed to say.
“I believe it’s nice for enterprise for all of the locals and all of the small retailers in Charlottetown and P.E.I. in basic as a result of a variety of these cruise ships go to Cavendish, so yeah, good for enterprise.” – Marylon Doyle, Charlottetown
“I’m tremendous enthusiastic about it. I do know a of my members of the family cherished seeing them once they are available in. It’s good for enterprise, it’s good for tourism. I do know individuals will probably be a bit skeptical with all issues COVID-related. However it’s good to see them, it’s a part of the world, and it’s one thing Charlottetown is legendary for.” – Joshua Montgomery, Montague
“I believe it’s nice and I’m so comfortable that they’re coming again. It brings so many individuals across the streets and it’s so full of life and good and exquisite.” – Carol Sullivan, Charlottetown
“I acquired blended emotions with all the things that’s going and all the things happening right here. It’s regarding if that many individuals coming this yr, particularly if we’re the one province sporting masks they usually don’t. Hopefully, issues will work out.” – Jackie Lund, Charlottetown
“I believe they need to wait, there isn’t any rush. There’s this large rush to open stuff up once more, and I’m sorry, however there are nonetheless sick individuals wandering round. And cruise ships, large polluting units, it’s like a petri dish floating on the water. No, thanks.” – Peter Murphy, Charlottetown
