# The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has officially launched the 2025/26 cruise season with the arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 at the Port of Port Elizabeth. Mayor Babalwa Lobishe and Ports manager Pamela Yoyo say the cruise season is expected to inject 120-million-rand into the local economy. This is through 25 cruise liner visits, including nine overnight stays bringing over 40-thousand passengers. Lobishe and Yoyo say the cruise season will strengthen tourism, create jobs, and showcase the city’s vibrant culture and hospitality.
Cruise season expected to boost Nelson Mandela Bay economy by R120-million