MONTREAL, April 23, 2025 /CNW/ - The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) will officially launch the cruise season on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Port of Montreal's Grand Quai, located at 200 de la Commune Street West. The launch will be marked by the arrival of Victory Cruise Lines' Victory I, which will be calling at Montreal. The event will be attended by Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the Port of Montreal, Sylvie Charette, Chief Marketing Officer of Tourisme Montréal, John Waggoner, founder and owner of Victory Cruise Lines, and Geir Lilleeng, captain of the ship.
The media are invited to attend a brief ceremony and meet the key players. A commemorative plaque will be presented to John Waggoner to mark the opening of the season.
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
10:40 a.m. |
Journalists arrive at the Promenade D'Iberville on Images taken of the ship. |
11:10 a.m. |
Speeches by Julie Gascon and Sylvie Charette, |
11:20 a.m. |
Individual interviews with Julie Gascon, Yves |
11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. |
**Guided tour of the ship with the media**. End of the event. |
**SHIP TOUR**
A passport is required to take part in the ship tour. RSVP required before Thursday morning.
Parking will be available at the Grand Quai. Journalists interested in visiting the ship or interviewing the captain are invited to make a request when confirming their attendance.
SOURCE Administration portuaire de Montréal
Should you have any media requests or wish to confirm your attendance, please contact: Camille Duval, AUCOIN Stratégie & Communication, [email protected], (450) 512-2214
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