SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Cruise ships are returning to Puerto Rico's second-largest city for the first time in three years.
The mayor of the southern coastal city of Ponce says seven luxury ships operated by Monaco-based Silversea Cruises are expected through 2016.
Maria Melendez said Wednesday that each arrival is expected to generate some $70,000 in revenue. The first ship carrying 540 tourists is scheduled to arrive on Friday.
Puerto Rico overall has seen a 10 percent increase in cruise ship passenger arrivals this year with nearly 860,000 people visiting the U.S. territory through August.
Cruise ships to make rare stop in Puerto Rico city
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