THE former Clipper Adventurer, now the Sea Adventurer cruise ship docked at the Guyana National Shipping Corporation’s (GNSC’s) wharf yesterday, as tourists from around the world grace Guyana’s shores as part of their tour to various destinations around the world.Greeting the captain of the ship on behalf of Minister of Tourism, Irfaan Ali, President of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Indranauth Haralsingh, expressed his elation at having the ship docked on Guyana’s shores.
“I am very happy to have this ship here, as it has replaced the Clipper Adventurer which has been in Guyana many times,” he said.

According to Haralsingh, it is part of their strategy to have ships such as this one here, because these are the ships that are ideal for our waters; they have a draft of about 4.5 metres which is ideal for Guyana’s very shallow and silk-leaning rivers- and they are also customised for soft adventures.
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He added that during their stay the tourists on board will be going on tours around the city which will include bird-watching… and then will continue their voyage up the Essequibo River, then to Baganara resort and lastly the Kaieteur Falls.
Haralsingh highlighted that this is the third ship in the first quarter of the year, noting that the M&S Hamber was the last to visit Guyana.
Meanwhile, in showing appreciation for the visit by the vessel, Haralsingh on behalf of the Tourism Ministry handed over some brochures displaying Guyana’s rich eco-system and also a plaque which portrays a layout of Guyana and its bordering countries.
Meanwhile in brief remarks, Captain of the Sea Adventurer, Peter Glouskin said that “this has been the nicest welcome they have ever gotten thus far and they would really love to come to Guyana more often.”
When asked about their voyage, Glouskin pointed out that their next destination will be Trinidad and Tobago followed by Europe.
Members of the media were given a tour of the vessel, where all the safety mechanisms and other features of the ship could be seen. Some of the main features of the Sea Adventurer included its lounge, its dining room, library, outer deck, and all the various safety mechanisms which cater for every passenger on board.