Bar Harbor's cruise ship season kicks off with the arrival of a Holland America Line vessel on Friday.

2016's first cruise ship visit will come in the form of the MS Veendam, a 719 foot vessel that carries 1,350 passengers along with a crew of 580 people. The Veendam is an elegant ship that includes a $2 million art and antique collection.

The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce is inviting folks to join them in welcoming the passengers and crew to the community. The MS Veendam will dock at 7:00 Friday morning and set sail for her next destination after 3:00 in the afternoon.

You can access the full 2016 cruise ship schedule on the Chamber of Commerce website. It's worth the trip to stop by when one of these beautiful ships docks in the harbor. And the business they bring to the state is greatly appreciated!

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