A cruise ship carrying 190 tourists from Mauritius, made an 8 hour stop over at Lamu Island on Friday before embarking on its Indian Ocean cruise to the spicy island of Mauritius.

The timely arrival of MV SH Diana towards peak tourism season is expected to boost the economy of the county and maintain its glory as hub for tourism.

The tourists were recieved by Lamu Governor Issa Timamy and were given a warm welcome before embarking to an 8-hour excursion at different tourist attractions in Lamu.

Speaking at KPA office shortly after recieving the tourists, Governor Timamy said his administration was laying the ground to help make Lamu more attractive to cruise liners through lining up elaborate strategies to market Lamu and increase its visibility in the tourism source markets.

KPA General Manager of Lamu Port Engineer Vincent Sidai described the arrival of MV SH Diana to the Kenyan coast as a positive nod and an affirmation of Lamu as a premier tourism destination and hub due to the varied fascinating experiences.

The cruise liner which was navigated by Finish captains is expected back in Lamu on 24th of November and 9th of December.

The Governor was flanked by CECM Trade and Tourism Hon. Aisha Miraj, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, CO Trade and Tourism Md. Joyce Murimi, KTB board Member among others.

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Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke