 Overall, the port contributes 2% to the country's GDP

The cruise ship terminal, opened in 2010 and named after Christian Decotter (past chairman of the Mauritius Tourism Advisory Board), illustrates the increasing role of tourism in the economy of Mauritius.Cruise ships of up to 300 metres can be accommodated at the facility, which includes two access bridges for passengers and vehicles.The facility was the first in the Indian Ocean to be capable of handling the largest cruise ships in the world.