St Kitts: Port Zante abuzz with arrival of 4 cruises, bringing thousands of passengers

St Kitts and Nevis: Port Zante and downtown Basseterre in St Kitts were once again buzzing with much activity as four cruise vessels brought thousands of passengers to the shores.

MSC Seaside, the Celebrity Ascent, Explorer of the Seas and the Star Flyer arrived on the island on Thursday.

[caption id="attachment_67554" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Cruise Passengers at Port Zante (PC - Facebook)[/caption] The cruises brought thousands of passengers to St Kitts who indulged in local cuisine and immersed themselves in the rich culture and history of St Kitts and Nevis. They enjoyed the best of what St Kitts and Nevis has to offer as a top tourist destination. [caption id="attachment_67555" align="alignnone" width="1960"] Passengers exploring the island's shores[/caption] As the four cruises arrived on the first day of February, the Tourism Ministry said that the island will witness a thriving cruise season during this month. According to the information, more than 60 cruises will be coming to St Kitts and Nevis throughout this month.

Notably, throughout the month, more than two cruises will simultaneously dock at the Port Zante, which will eventually result in bringing more business to the locals, including tour guides, restaurants and vendors.

In addition to this, St Kitts will also welcome two cruises including Explora 1 and Mein Schiff 4. These luxury cruises are making continuous cruise calls to the island showing the island's presence among international cruise operators.

St Kitts and Nevis was also the first destination to welcome the largest cruise of the world, Icon of the Seas, on January 30. The arrival of this cruise was a huge milestone for the entire cruise industry as it showcased the island's growing reputation internationally. The cruise brought around 5000 passengers who disembarked to explore the island nation. Not only did Icon of the Seas make its prestigious first stop in the beautiful twin island federation, it was also navigated to the picturesque shores by St Kitts' very own pilot Luddell Harvey.

The leaders also hosted huge celebrations as the cruise arrived and hosted a plaque exchange ceremony onboard the Icon of the Seas.