Columbus Cruise Centre Bremerhaven (CCCB) in Germany expects a marked rise in the number of turnaround passengers next year, when Bremerhaven will also host the annual convention of Cruise Europe.

CCCB says it is expecting more than 150,000 passengers in turnaround and are pleased to be able to offer our guests a new 8,000 square metre car park within walking distance of the terminal." In 2016, a total of 68 cruise vessels with a total of 96,500 passengers were welcomed at CCCB.

From 25 to 27 April 2017, Bremerhaven will play host to the annual Cruise Europe Convention. Guests will include delegates from many international cruise operators and ports as well as representatives of numerous German shipping lines.

As commented by Andrea Kamjunke-Weber, the CCCB manager responsible for Cruise Europe, "In cooperation with Cruise Europe, it's our aim to take into consideration the fact that this traditional event is taking place for the first time at such a great source market for cruise passengers."