The «Cruise Centre» is a team that is stepping up its marketing activities to promote the island's port infrastructures, as well as Corsica as a «Cruise Destination» for international companies!
The Cruise Centre promotes the »Cruise Destination»...
Every year, the EPCI takes part in the major annual events Seatrade Cruise Global (USA/Florida) and Seatrade Med/Seatrade Europe, the 2 largest international cruise industry trade fairs, which bring together all the players in the market: ports, companies, shipyards, technical service providers, etc.
Other actions are carried out in addition, such as sales missions to company head offices, participation in workshops and themed conferences, eductours, etc.
The EPCI is also a very active member of CLIA, the Cruise Line International Association, the world's leading organisation and international representative of the cruise industry.
The EPCI is also a member of Medcruise, the world's largest association of ports, representing 152 ports in 23 countries and 3 continents, and sits on its Board of Directors.
Finally, it is a member of the French Maritime Cluster and the French Med Ports group, which work with the French government body Atout France to raise the international profile and visibility of our destination ports.
Local marketing initiatives are also implemented on a recurring basis. Every year since 2016, a cruise customer satisfaction survey has been carried out on a sample of ships and passengers, with the aim of gaining a better understanding of the different types of customer (origin, age, CSP level, etc.)/expenditure (amounts and sources)/appreciation of the stopover (mastery of strengths and weaknesses)/appreciation of the destination (prior knowledge, pre-post appreciation)/appreciation of the services provided, etc.
The Cruise Centre is also part of the EPCI of Corsica...
Technical teams working to develop port infrastructures, making them safer, more operational and enabling us to remain competitive.
An NCP (ship control station), accessible 24/7, which coordinates operations during the port of call with other services (Harbour Master's Office, Customs, agents, etc.).
Reception teams on quaysides and in ferry terminals to assist passengers and crew during ports of call.
Every year, the CCI publishes «Cruise Maps» in its 6 ports, city maps tailored to cruise passengers and distributed free of charge to passengers when they disembark.
La Croisière en Corse is also a chain of recognised professionals at the service of companies and passengers.
Dynamic Pilot Stations that have developed the expertise and equipment to serve cruises.
Two tugs are available in Bastia and two in Ajaccio to ensure that ships can manoeuvre safely.
Liferaft crews experienced in the safe mooring of the largest ships.
Shipping agents, guides, coach operators and a host of local service providers. Their role? To look after passengers, make their stopover a successful experience and offer them a host of activities and visits!
Cruise development manager : Anne-Marie SPINOSI
- +33 (0)4.95.55.25.11
- am.spinosi@cci.corsica
- corsica-cruise.com