St Kitts cruise arrivals to increase
Published:Thursday | May 28, 2009 | 12:18 PM
The Government of St Kitts and Nevis said cruise arrivals are on track to reach the half-million mark for the first time next season.
Tourism Minister Ricky Skerritt said arrivals will increase by 18 per cent.
He said while 60 per cent of cruise arrivals to St Kitts continue to be from Carnival Corporation family ships, the biggest contributor to next season’s improved performance will be Royal Caribbean International/Celebrity Cruises which has plans to make close to 148 berths.
Starting November 26, Norwegian Cruise Line, plans to increase its calls on the island.
The cruise line whose 3,013 passenger ship “Poesia,” is also due to make a one-off visit to St Kitts on December 4.