The 228-meter mega-liner Viking Venus of Viking Ocean Cruises will arrive in the Montenegrin city of Kotor on July 17 at 8:00 a.m. and depart at 6:00 p.m.
Last year was a difficult one forthe Montenegrin port. Port workers, who also understood the seriousness of the situation, made their contribution by giving up forty percent of their salaries so that the port could survive during this turbulent period.
For the fiscal year to end without losses, the Port of Kotor needs at least 60 cruise ships.
“The port management and all competent authorities did everything they could. The port is fully ready to receive cruise ships, and the protocols have been adopted in accordance with the law. We sent notes to all countries in which we were on the red list, asking them to remove us from that list so that cruise ships could also enter our country. However, this letter was sent, and the states have their own protocols. We are awaiting meetings of their health institutions and the official removal of Montenegro from this red list,”said board chairwoman Liliana Popović Moškov.
Drawing on last year’s experience, the port announced that it would focus on developing the maritime segment so that all revenues would not depend solely on the cruise industry.
“What the port currently earns revenue from is the arrival of yachts. We believe that we should not allow the company’s entire development to be based on just one card, but should look at other aspects, such as the maritime segment and the reception of luxury yachts,” added Popović Moškov.