Boracay prepares for more cruise ship arrivals

The Aklan provincial government is preparing for another set of arrivals of cruise ships in this island-resort this year.

Niven Maquirang, Aklan Caticlan jetty port administrator, said that around 2,000 foreign and local tourists are expected to arrive.

"Aside from this, we are also lobbying to have another cruise ship arrival at the end of the year hoping for the tourists to witness the annual fireworks display in Boracay," Maquirang said.

The preparation is considered manageable after Boracay had successfully hosted two Royal Caribbean cruise ships last year.

"We want this endeavor to continue as this is now the trend in tourism worldwide. Cruise ship tourism," Maquirang said.