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Despite Ditwah cyclone, luxury cruise brings 2,000 tourists to Colombo
Daily FT
|December 03, 2025
IN a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery, Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed the luxury cruise ship Mein Schiff 06, operated by TUI Cruises, carrying over 2,000 international passengers to the Colombo Port.
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Sri Lanka Tourism said this marks the first major tourist movement since last week’s natural disaster, sending a clear message to the world: Sri Lanka is safe, open, and ready to embrace visitors once again.
Passengers, predominantly German nationals, expressed admiration for Sri Lanka’s hospitality and praised the personal engagement of Tourism and Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath who visited the ship to meet guests and hear their impressions.
“Many passengers shared that they plan to return to Sri Lanka soon, and several pledged to act as ambassadors for the island nation, spreading the word that Sri Lanka remains a welcoming and beautiful destination,” a statement said.
This story is from the December 03, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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