The study will examine the sustainable development of the cruise hire sector in Ireland to 2032. The study will provide recommendations on new cruise hire base locations and berthing along the Shannon Navigation and Shannon Erne Waterway to enable the sector grow over the next ten years. Despite the success of the cruise hire product over the past 50 years, the growing age of the fleet is a concern for the future sustainable development of the sector. In particular, the study will investigate the economic, technical, and environmental feasibility of the renewal, revitalisation and greening of the cruise hire fleet. “The cruise hire product on the Shannon is considered a signature experience within Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, however the reduction in fleet size and the increase in its age poses significant challenges for its continued success," Mr Mathews continued.

Source: Irish Independent August 30, 2022 21:14 UTC