St Kitts gears up for major cruise surge, 61 ships, 100,000+ visitors expected this month

St Kitts and Nevis: March 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for St Kitts, with 61 cruise ships expected to dock at Port Zante, bringing an estimated 100,000+ visitors to the island. This steady flow of arrivals is further expected to contribute to the local economy, providing opportunities for businesses, vendors, and service providers, said the tourism officials.  

They further added that this month promises to be a month filled with activity, offering visitors memorable experiences while supporting the growth of the tourism sector.  

The updated itinerary features a diverse mix of vessels for several major international cruise lines including names such as Enchanted Princess, Norwegian Viva, Regal Princess, Vidanta Elegant, Marella Discovery, Mein Schiff II, Rhapsody of the Seas as well as the world’s largest cruise Icon of the Seas.  

According to the schedule, there are some days that see multiple arrivals with two calls on several days and even three or more on other days which clearly demonstrates the busy pace of Port Zante. While sharing the schedule, the officials said that this surge in cruise activity is anticipated to provide a major boost to the tourism sector of St Kitts as local businesses and tour operators prepare to welcome passengers as well as crew from across the world.  

The island already kicked off the cruise month with the arrival of two cruises on the first day including Norwegian Viva and Evrima. The month will continue on March 3 with the arrival of Explora 1 followed by the arrival of four cruises simultaneously on March 4 including Aida Luna, Arvia, Silver Moon and Emerald Sakara.  

Similarly, several other cruises will dock at Port Zante throughout the month, bringing hundreds and thousands of visitors.  

Complete Cruise Schedule for St Kitts (March 2025) 

Saturday, March 1: Norwegian Viva, Evrima 

Monday, March 3: Explora i 

Tuesday, March 4: Aida Luna, Arvia, Silver Moon, Emerald Sakara 

Wednesday, March 5: Mein Schiff II, Evrima 

Thursday, March 6: Enchanted Princess, Freedom of the Seas, Star Flyer 

Friday, March 7: Resilient Lady. Seabourn Ovation, MS Sirena 

Saturday, March 8: Eurodam 

Sunday, March 9: Marella Explorer II, Vision of the Seas, Vidanta Elegant 

Monday, March 10: Explora II, Seabourn Ovation, Aida Perla 

Tuesday, March 11: Aida Bella, Oasis of the Seas, Marella Voyager, Silver Moon 

Wednesday, March 12: MSC Virtuosa, Royal Clipper 

Friday, March 14: Marella Discovery 

Saturday, March 15: Norwegian Viva, Enchanted Princess 

Monday, March 17: Arvia, Seabourn Ovation 

Tuesday, March 18: Aida Luna, Mein Schiff II 

Wednesday, March 19: Freedom of the Seas 

Thursday, March 20: Rhapsody of the Seas, Star Flyer, Wind Surf, Evrima, Regal Princess 

Friday, March 21: Resilient Lady 

Saturday, March 22: Norwegian Viva 

Sunday, March 23: Aida Perla, Marella Voyager, Vidanta Elegant 

Monday, March 24: Britannia, Queen Mary 2, Ritz Ilma, Viking Sea, Star Pride 

Tuesday, March 25: Aida Bella, Enchanted Princess, Icon of the Seas 

Wednesday, March 26: Grandeur of the Seas, MSC Virtuosa, Resilient Lady 

Thursday, March 27: Explorer of the Seas, Silver Ray 

Saturday, March 29: Evrima, Eurodam