New Mangalore Port Authority welcomed the eighth cruise ship of the season, MS Insignia, on Sunday. The Norwegian cruise liner arrived at the port carrying 509 passengers and 407 crew members. Passengers were given a traditional welcome while disembarking from the ship. Dedicated medical screening and multiple immigration and custom counters facilitated swift disembarkation. Tourists were entertained by various cultural dance programmes including Bharatanatyam. The ship departed for its next destination, Mormugao Port.