Cruise News

The arrival of the three vessels brought the total number of cruise passengers for the week to more than 32,000 from 16 ships.

Chief Medical Officer Dr Kenneth George urged Barbadians to take advantage of the free medical services being offered aboard the Silk Road Ark.

The passengers will visit Port Zante and Historic Basseterre, which are closed to vehicular traffic so that the music, dancing and traditional costuming of local folkloric groups are displayed.

Arriving passengers were greeted with complimentary cocktails, local treats, and cultural performances, making for a memorable arrival experience.

The AIDAperla is currently on a 14-day round trip across the Eastern Caribbean Islands, with a minimum passenger capacity of approximately 3,200 people.

The parade of cruise ships to St Kitts' Port Zante continued Wednesday with just over 11,000 passengers on board.

The Marella Discovery 2 and Celebrity Ascent set sail to their respective destinations.

The Port of Bridgetown also welcomed four additional cruise ships, including Crystal Serenity and Celebrity Ascent, contributing to the record passenger count for the day.

The clean-up effort demonstrated a shared commitment to environmental responsibility, preserving St. Kitts' natural beauty for future generations.

Antigua and Barbuda is experiencing a booming cruise season, welcoming multiple ships daily and thousands of visitors to St John’s Harbour.

The island nation saw a boost in tourism as four cruise ships docked, bringing in 12,000 passengers to explore its attractions.

The Spirit of Discover is on a 30-day Tropical West Caribbean cruise that began in Portsmouth, England on October 30, 2025, and made its stop at Port Zante on Sunday with 959 passengers onboard.

The Azamara Quest and Coral Princess will berth at Port Zante, while the Star Pride anchors in Basseterre Harbour on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

The first cruise vessel of the day, Bermuda-registered Arvia, docked with 5,254 passengers and 1,692 crew members.

The main aim of the voyage is to attract motorists from across the United States, and it is also known as the ‘High Seas Rally Cruise.’

The passengers onboard the four vessels explored the historic streets at St John’s and indulge in island flavours and relaxed by the shore.

The first cruise ship of the day included Marella Voyager which is considered an enhanced ship for cruise liners.

The construction of the new facility, which will be accessible by cruisers, visitors and residents, will kick off in March 2025.

The passengers onboard Majestic Princess received warm welcome from the authorities of the tourism industry and other representatives from the Port of Port of Spain.

Majestic Princess is known for its towering beauty and exceptional offerings that offer pure elegance and excitement to tourists from across the globe.