MV Fram of Hurtigruten Expeditions makes maiden visit to Saint Lucia

Castries, Saint Lucia: The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority welcomed MV Fram of Hurtigruten Expeditions on its inaugural voyage on April 23, 2024. The giant cruise with a capacity of 300 passengers was berthed at Rodney Bay.Representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA), Platinum Cruises, and the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association of Saint Lucia greeted the crew and passengers. While sharing glimpses of the cruise on its official Facebook account, the Tourism Authority of Saint Lucia stated, "The inaugural cruise visit marked an exciting new chapter in the nation's tourism industry."It is to be noted that cruise tourism is a vital contributor to Saint Lucia's economy. It enhances the business of local shops, restaurants, and attractions and helps promote the island nation, its adventure, and its beauty to international travelers. MV Fram is a very famous Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise ship. This cruise made its first visit with passengers across the Caribbean. Travelers from all over the world docked at Saint Lucia and enjoyed the magnificent beauty of the island nation. The Hurtigruten Expeditions Cruises provides various facilities to its passengers. The MS Fram's passengers admitted this, and the facilities they were supplied with are mentioned below:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included, as are beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in the restaurants Aune and Fredheim
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
• Complimentary reusable water bottles are to be used at water refill stations on board

The 2023-24 cruise season of Saint Lucia started on October 8, 2023, with the arrival of the famous Carnival Venezia from New York. This cruise season will run until September 2024, aiming for 400 calls and 600,000 passengers. Including MV Fram, Saint Lucia has invited several inaugural voyages to its capital, Port Castries.Before the start of this year's cruise season, Dr. Ernest Hilaire, the minister of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture, and Information, also highlighted the importance of cruise arrivals in Saint Lucia.Travelers and cruise enthusiasts from across the globe are invited to embark on an unforgettable journey during this season, exploring the vivid wonders of Saint Lucia's lush landscapes, delectable cuisine, vibrant culture, and warm-hearted people.The nation's Tourism Authority noted that the inaugural cruise calls could benefit the country's development.