Angola received more than 1400 international tourists on board four cruise ships in April

According to the Ministry of Tourism, the stopovers in Luanda and Namibe strengthen the country’s strategic positioning in the sector, highlighting the growing interest of international operators.

The highlight took place on April 5, when the Port of Luanda received, for the first time, two ships simultaneously — the SH Diana and the Vasco da Gama — with hundreds of tourists on board, in what was considered a historic milestone for national tourism.
Days later, the country once again became the stage for a new wave of visitors with the arrival of the Silver Wind and the Viking Sky, the latter carrying around 780 passengers.

During the stopovers, tourists visited emblematic sites such as the Iron Palace, the Fortress of São Miguel, and the Agostinho Neto Mausoleum, in addition to exploring the historic Baía dos Tigres, in Namibe.

The economic impact is also already being felt, with increased demand in the hotel, restaurant, transport, and trade sectors, clearly showing that Angola is beginning to establish itself as a competitive tourist destination with the potential to attract even more visitors in the coming years.