Port Zante welcomes over 7500 visitors aboard Celebrity Ascent, Explorer of the Seas

St. Kitts and Nevis: Port Zante in St. Kitts was bustling with cruise activity on Thursday as it welcomed two magnificent vessels Celebrity Ascent and Explorer Of The Seas simultaneously. The cruises brought over 7500 visitors to the island’s shores.

The arrival of this huge number of individuals to St. Kitts showcases its thriving productivity among international cruise liners.

The Explorer of the Seas boasts a passenger capacity of 4290 while the Celebrity Ascent can hold 3260 passengers at one time.

As the huge number of passengers arrived on the island, the destination witnessed a remarkable surge in cruise activity which pushed the tourism industry forward with limitless progress.

The arrival of these luxury cruises to the island also gives a significant boost to the local economy with vendors getting a chance to serve their goods and services to the international tourists who explore everything local during their short stay.

Some passengers also engaged in organised tours, which gave huge business to tour guides and taxi drivers. People explore the tourist hotspots on the island including the Berkeley Memorial, Independence Square, St George’s Anglican Church, Timothy Hill, Kalinago Rock Drawings, Wingfield Estate, Romney Manner and Black Rock.

It is to be noted that the island is witnessing a thriving cruise season 2023-2024 which is about to end this month. Throughout the season, St. Kitts welcomed a huge number of cruises with thousands of passengers, giving a major push to the local economy.

During this season, St. Kitts also welcomed the largest cruise ship in the world, the 248,663 gross tonnage (GT) Icon of the Seas twice. The visit of this huge vessel marked a significant milestone for the island with St Kitts being its first stop on its maiden Caribbean voyage.

The occasion not only demonstrated St Kitts and Nevis as a premier destination for cruise industry but also highlights the significant contributions that cruise tourism makes to the destination’s thriving economy.