Cruise Shipping in Klaipeda

Lithuania

Lithuania is the largest of the three Baltic States in terms of population and territory

Territory: 65.300 sq km – (larger than Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland).

Population: 3.0 million.

Capital city: Vilnius

Klaipeda

Klaipeda - the third largest city of Lithuania

Population: over 160 000

Area: 98 sq km.

Klaipeda PORT

Convenient geographical location: northernmost ice-free.

Annual capacity - 60 mln. t of cargo.

Multipurpose: all types of cargo handled.

Deep-water: port entrance -15 m. fairways -14.5 m.

Flexible port dues discount system (discounts for multiple calls).

The port can accommodate vessels up to 315 m in length and 13.5 m max. draught.

Size of vessels which can enter the Port: - dry cargo vessels - 100,000 DWT- tanker vessels - 165,000 DWT- Containerships – 6000 TEU.

Statistics: Cruise Calls and Passengers

During 2003 -2007 there has been a remarkable growth in the number of cruise passengers - from nearly 9.000 to over 36.000 passengers respectively, which represents an increase of almost 400 %. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*

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Vessels

Type of port dues

Tariff Discount*

Vessel 0,116 2-3 calls - 20%,Navigation 0,058 4-further calls - 50%Berth 0,011Sanitary 0,072Port waters 0,073Passengers 1 euro

Port dues (in EURO) = gross tonnage x tariff

PORT DUES (collected by the State)

TARIFFS OF SERVICES (collected by the Cruise Terminal operator)

Type of ServiceMeasurement

unitQuantity Tariff (euro)

Costs of terminal infrastructure maintenance

Passenger 1 1,158

Fresh water suply m3 1 3,794

Mooring service Operation 2 LxBxT x 0,020

L - max vessel length;

B - max vessel width;

T - max vessel summer draft.

Other services• Agency fee – negotiable• Tugboat hire = 0,094 x GT

Klaipeda Region

Sights to See

Klaipeda

Klaipeda is known for:• Central Theatre Square and

Amber Market

• Fachwerk Style Old Town

• Sea Museum and Dolphinarium

• Old Castle Museum

• Clock and Watch Museum

Curonian Spit

The Curonian Spit is a place of unique nature and ancient local culture, shaped by the highest sand dunes in Northern Europe.

Nida and Juodkrante, small resorts on the Spit, unveil the distinctive architecture of fisherman’s farmsteads.

The Curonian Spit is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Palanga

Palanga is the country’s largest resort and is situated 26 km north of Klaipeda.

This resort town welcomes visitors to:

• The largest Amber Museum in the Baltic States

• Botanical Gardens

• Neo-Gothic Church

• Palanga Pier

• Pedestrian Boulevard

Lithuanian Village Life

A visit to Lithuanian farmsteads is a unique opportunity to:

• meet local people

• participate in local festivities

• enjoy traditional cuisine

A Return to the Cold War

The Soviet Nuclear Weapon Site is located in Zemaitija National Park.

It was built under the Soviet regime in great secrecy in 1960.

The nuclear missiles were targeted at the largest European cities.

Now this old Soviet launch site opens its grim corridors and tunnels for guided tours.

Expanding Sights

Waterfront Project SEAGATE

Waterfront project SEAGATE, located on the Dane River estuary.

In the territory of the former ship repair yard near historical downtown Klaipeda, the waterfront is being reconstructed to preserve the maritime heritage, and to offer entertainment and leisure activities for visitors.

Cruise shipping Infrastructure

Cruise Vessel Terminal.Location - the downtown.

Area - 1.2 ha.

Vessels with the length of 315 m and the draught of 8.5 m are able to moor at the terminal.

All services provided (incl. free shuttle bus);

Cruise shipping Infrastructure

Passenger and Cargo Terminal.Location - central part of port.

It can simultaneously serve 3 vessels: cruise ships, passenger and/or ro-pax ferries.

The annual capacity - over 0,5 mln passengers.

The water depth alongside the terminal -12,5 m.

Welcome to

Klaipeda !

www.portofklaipeda.lt