Riga port reaches new record for cruise passenger numbers this year

The Freeport of Riga Authority has reported that 150,000 cruise passengers have been served at the port so far during this year's cruise season. This figure represents a new record for the port.

Riga is one of the popular stops for cruise ships in the Baltic Sea region, and the passenger turnout points to strong activity in the tourism sector this season. The port authority did not provide further details on the number of ships that called at the port this season or the exact timing of the season's conclusion, but emphasized that the figure reached is the highest so far.

The record number suggests growing interest in Riga as a cruise destination, which could also positively affect the city's broader tourism sector, including hotels and retail businesses that benefit from cruise tourists visiting the city during port calls.