8 cruise ports to boost Philippine tourism

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has lined up several infrastructural projects to support booming cruise tourism. Juan Sta. Ana, GM of the PPA, highlighted that the development of cruise ports will support the country’s status as one of the major cruise destinations in Asia and ensure tourist attractions get included in cruise packages.

According to Sta. Ana,“In coordination and partnership with the Department of Tourism and other government agencies, we identified eight ports as tourism gateways aimed at developing international hubs for cruise liners: Davao, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Metro Manila, Puerto Princesa, Subic and Zamboanga [which] make up the nation’s major nautical cruise arteries.”

Cruise terminals that are to be redeveloped or revamped include the Ports of Puerto Princesa, Currimao in Ilocos Norte and Catagbacan in Bohol province.