Gambia: Azamara Pursuit Cruise Ship Brings Over 700 Visitors to The Gambia –

By Yunus S Saliu

The Smiling Coast of Africa on Saturday morning, 1st November 2025, welcomed the arrival of Azamara Pursuit, a renowned US-based cruise ship, as it docked at the Port of Banjul to the delight of tourism stakeholders and local communities.

Carrying slightly over 700 passengers and more than 400 crew members, the cruise vessel may not be among the world’s largest ships. However, its significance to The Gambia’s tourism sector is monumental as the country continues to…