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First cruise ship of the season docks in Montreal

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The Port of Montreal welcomed its first cruis ship of the season on Saturday and more than 1,000 people set sail for Boston.

The return of cruise ships means a boom to the city's tourism industry.

"Those kinds of cruise passengers that are beginning or finishing their cruise in Montreal, they are spending around $350 each when they arrive," said Melanie Nadeu from the Port of Montreal.

Fifty-one ships will dock at the port this summer, bringing around 45,000 international travellers and more than $25 million over the next six months.

Watch CTV News journalist Matt Gilmour's report above for more. 

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