Last Updated on November 2, 2026, 1:44 PM AST by Nevis News
St. Kitts welcomed nearly 31,000 cruise passengers in October 2026, as ships docking at Port Zante marked the start of the island’s 2026–2027 cruise season.
Vessels arriving during the month included Star of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Carnival Dream and Coral Princess, alongside several other cruise ships.
Star of the Seas accounted for the largest share of arrivals, bringing a combined 13,761 passengers across two visits to the island. Rhapsody of the Seas also called twice during October, carrying a total of 5,131 passengers.
Seabourne Venture, Celebrity Beyond, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Dream and Coral Princess each made one call during the month, contributing to the overall passenger total.
The luxury all-suite cruise yacht Star Pride also docked at Port Zante on October 31, with 258 passengers aboard.
Previously named Seabourne Pride, the yacht was sailing an 11-night round-trip itinerary from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Before reaching St. Kitts, it had visited St. John in the US Virgin Islands and St. Barths.
Star Pride departed for Antigua early on Saturday evening. Its remaining itinerary includes Guadeloupe, St. Lucia, Grenada, and the British Virgin Islands destinations of Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda, before returning to Puerto Rico on November 8.
October provided a positive opening to the cruise season, with St. Kitts looking ahead to further passenger arrivals in the months to come. November 2026 is expected to bring a significant increase in cruise calls to the island.
