Silver Cloud Sandar Cruise Ship At Belawan Port, Medan

The Silver Cloud Cruise Ship docked at Belawan Port, Medan, North Sumatra. (HO-Pelindo Regional I Belawan Branch)

MEDAN - Pelindo Regional I Terminal Business Manager Belawan Branch Irfan Fitriadi said the Silver Cloudsandar cruise ship at Belawan Port, Medan, North Sumatra, could increase the tourism sector.

"The arrival of this cruise ship is part of efforts to increase the tourism sector in North Sumatra," said Irfan as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 22.

He continued that the arrival of approximately 200 tourists who were brought by cruise ships on Tuesday (21/5) night could also have a positive impact on the local economy including the restaurant sector, transportation services, MSMEs and others.

"They are here for the next one day going to Singapore," said the Belawan Branch I Pelindo Terminal Business Manager.

According to him, the tourists made visits to the Bukit Lawang area, Langkat Regency and Medan City to see old buildings in this area.

"Earlier there were eight buses that left for travel, the six buses went to Bukit Lawang and two buses to the Chong A Fie building, Maimun Palace, Al Mashun Grand Mosque Medan and others," he said.

Prior to the arrival of the cruise ship, Belawan Port itself had made various preparations to welcome the arrival of cruise ships, including improving port facilities and coordinating with KSOP Belawan, immigration, quarantine, tourism services and the Belawan police to ensure the smooth running of tourist visits.

"This is part of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia's commitment to continue to improve service quality and make ports in Indonesia the main destination for world cruise ships," he said.

Irfan said the arrival of the Silver Cloud cruise ship which docked at Belawan Port was the first in 2024.