1,450 Tourists Head to Saint Martin’s as Three Ships Set Sail on Day Two
On the second day of tourist travel to the coral island of Saint Martin, immense enthusiasm and excitement were seen among visitors. Continuing the momentum of the first day, three tourists vessel carrying 1,450 passengers departed from Cox’s Bazar for Saint Martin on Friday morning, November 6.
In the morning, three ships, MV Baro Aulia, MV Karnafuli, and MV Teknaf, set sail from the BIWTA Ghat at Nuniarchhara in Cox’s Bazar city. After a long period of uncertainty and waiting, the resumption of regular tourist vessel operations on the Saint Martin route has brought extra joy and delight to travelers.
The commencement of vessel movement has also revived hope among tourism-related businessmen, hotel-resort owners, and residents of the island. Stakeholders expect that the influx of tourists will inject new life into the island’s stagnant tourism economy. Earlier, when tourists arrived at Saint Martin on Thursday, the first day of travel after a 10-month hiatus, residents gave them a warm reception with flowers and sweets.
Hosainul Islam Bahadur, a leader of the Ship Owners’ Association, said that tourists are displaying widespread enthusiasm and joy, having received the opportunity to visit Saint Martin after a long time. The number of tourists is increasing day by day. Today, passenger presence and interest across all three ships reflected a truly encouraging scenario.
