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The British passenger vessel ‘Aurora’ made her graceful appearance on the Colombo port on February 6th, coming from Mumbai port, India.  
Aurora vessel was built in the year 2000, carrying 850 crew members, and the ability of carrying 2000 passengers, and 889 feet in length (271m). 
It carries passengers from all over the globe, such as from UK, England, Oman, Dubai, India, and the majority being from UK and England. 
The increasing number of passenger vessels   indicates, that Sri Lanka is highlighted not only as a popular tourist destination but also as a valuable stop by for passenger vessels, having several natural harbors since the ancient times.


On its arrival to Sri Lanka, it carried 1000 passengers who explored with much enthusiasm of what this paradise island had to offer, enriched with natural resources and cultural elegance. 
The visitors on board were given a warm welcome by the Sri Lanka Tourism officials, and were given brochures and information on board by Tourist Information Staff of Sri Lanka Tourism. The guests had the opportunity of visiting the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, visiting Bentota , Hikkaduwa and Negombo,  the tea plantations, the temple of the sacred tooth relic in Kandy , Mount Lavinia Beach , Colombo City attractions and shopping in  Colombo, all organized and handled by Luxasia Travel . 
They had also had a sightseeing tour within the Colombo city limits, with the assistance of ShippingAgency Services (Pvt)Ltd. The tourists were pleased with the experience of having the opportunity of exploring a different destination which was compact and amazing.The vessel has a galore of exquisite facilities.


Soon after Aurora, another passenger vessel embarked on the shores of the island. This was ‘’Costa Neo Classica’’ which arrived on the 14th of February, 2017 at the Colombo port, coming from the Maldives. 
The guests were welcomed by Sri Lanka Tourism officials and were entertained by a cultural dancing troupe.  It will sail back to the Maldives on February 24th. 
Comprising of 600 crew members and the ability of carrying 1443 passengers, it was built in 1991. During its short stay, the visitors on board were able to explore the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, Bentota Beach, and go on Colombo and a Negombo city tour. The ground handling was done by Exotic Holidays whilst the local shipping line was Aitken Spence. The arrival of these passenger vessels will certainly take Sri Lanka to greater heights, by promoting the natural and cultural gifts it has to offer, through their explorations. 


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