Cruise Port Expands Capacity as Third Berth Opens

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The Catania Cruise Port has added a third pier for cruise ships as port authorities strive to make the Sicilian destination a top Mediterranean cruise port.

The new pier is large and deep enough to welcome multiple modern mega-ships at once, which will enhance the port’s capacity significantly.

As the Italian port continues to strive for growth, a massive new parking lot has also been designed with tour buses and increased passenger traffic in mind.

While popular cruise destinations like Barcelona, Spain, are actively working to limit cruise operations with terminal reductions , another Mediterranean cruise port is doing the opposite.

Indeed, the Catania Cruise Port, which is one of four major cruise ports in Sicily, is actually expanding its capacity.

As of July 22,