St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed Coral Princess and Allure of the Seas on Thursday, with the two cruise ships docking at Port Zante carrying a combined 8,480 passengers.
Allure of the Seas arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, with 6,575 passengers aboard, while Coral Princess brought 1,905 passengers from Antigua.
Their arrival brought November’s cruise traffic to six ships and a total of 18,329 passengers.
November has marked the start of more frequent cruise arrivals as the country’s cruise season gathers momentum. Mein Schiff I opened the month with a November 1 visit carrying 2,749 passengers, followed by Explorer III on November 3 with 783 visitors.
On Wednesday, November 4, Port Zante welcomed Arvia with 5,274 passengers and MS Vista with another 1,043.
Most passengers, along with many crew members, came ashore, providing business for taxi drivers, tour operators, vendors, restaurateurs and others working in the tourism industry.
At Port Zante, visitors browsed locally made crafts, souvenirs, perfumes and jewellery. Others explored St. Kitts through organised excursions, taxi tours and journeys aboard the St. Kitts Scenic Railway.
Stops included Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, Romney Manor and Batik, and Black Rocks, while the island’s beaches attracted visitors seeking a swim or time in the sun. Passengers also explored Basseterre on foot, visiting landmarks such as the Berkley Memorial at the Circus, St. George’s Anglican Church, the Immaculate Conception Co-Cathedral, Independence Square, the War Memorial and Palms Court.
Other visitors ventured to Mount Liamuiga and Black Rocks or enjoyed the island’s trails. Activities also included snorkelling, sailing to Nevis, golf, casino visits and shopping, with passengers spending time at local bars and dining establishments.
