Trinidad and Tobago records 46% increase in cruise arrivals this season
Trinidad and Tobago celebrated a highly successful 2023-2024 cruise season, which was marked by increases in passenger arrivals, tour participation, and economic impact
Monday, 22nd April 2024
Trinidad and Tobago celebrated a highly successful 2023-2024 cruise season, which was marked by increases in passenger arrivals, tour participation, and economic impact. The season, which began on October 11, 2023, ended with the maiden voyage of the luxury vessel Island Sky on April 17, 2024.
During this season, the island welcomed a total of 98 cruise calls of which 36 docked at Port of Spain, 61 at Scarborough and 11 at Charlotteville. The island received a total of 177,579 passengers which is an increase of 46% as compared to last year.
The Ministry of Tourism said that these passengers spent a total of TTD $48,568,292 as they explored the island nation, giving a significant boost to the local economy.
Also, of 98 cruise calls, 6 were inaugural calls, which were as follows:
- Seabourn Pursuit – 181 passengers
- Jewel of the Seas – 2465 passengers
- MSC Seaside – 4234 passengers
- Seven Seas Splendor – 703 passengers
- Silver Dawn – 566 passengers
- Island Sky – 98 passengers
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