Tourism

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

Dominica is enhancing its infrastructure, including airports, cruise villages, and air routes, to boost tourism and economic growth.

Ultra-low fare carrier, Frontier Airlines will operate flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, aiming to generate new jobs opportunities.

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

The ships will dock at various Antigua berths, including St John’s, Barbuda, and Falmouth, with over a thousand passengers expected in one day.

Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez expressed pride and said that the cruise tourism of Antigua and Barbuda is booming with an ideal position and enhanced experience for the tourists from across the globe.

Over 6,000 Jouvert warriors showcased their talents on the streets, while registration for the largest junior folklore troupe surged with over 1,500 clowns and 250 performers joining the competition.

The service is set to return to Antigua and Barbuda after several years, providing flights to enhance connections as well as tourism sector across the Caribbean region.

The passengers and crew were warmly welcomed by Minister of Tourism, Denise Charles Pemberton, along with other officials, who were joined by local artistes for cultural performances.

This is the first time that the aircraft landed in St Kitts and Nevis with a special livery.

Antigua Tourism Officials lauded the cruise awareness among the tourists and noted that this has also showcased the favoritism of the destination.

Seba Jones is known for her professional experience in several fields of hotel management and other customer care services.

Passengers aboard the vessel explored Port Zante, enjoying exclusive offerings and experiencing its beauty and cultural richness.

Antigua and Barbuda's cruise season 2024/2025 received a significant boost with the inaugural call of the vessel.

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 has marked third inaugural cruise call in a week for Barbados, providing boost to cruise season 2024/2025.

Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Caribbean Airlines will offer direct flights to St. Kitts from the United States throughout February 2025.

Iona began its voyage around the Caribbean Sea and other locations for 35-night journey and reached Barbados.

Passengers onboard the Majestic Princess with pre-packed tours visited destinations such as Piton Coastal, Soufriere and other places to enhance their experience with land and sea adventures.

Tourist arrivals have surpassed the record numbers seen in 2019, achieving a 3% increase over the previous peak.