Azamara Pursuit Makes Inaugural Call to Nanaimo
Azamara Pursuit has made its inaugural call to Nanaimo, British Columbia, marking the first time the port’s cruise terminal has hosted a peak-season Alaska itinerary. The Nanaimo Port Authority hailed the visit as a significant milestone that underscores Nanaimo’s emergence as an alternative gateway for Alaska cruises and a boost to the local visitor economy.
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