Last Updated on March 1, 2026, 1:37 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts welcomed the MS Bolette to its shores on Friday, February 27. This was the cruise ship’s first call to the island
In its inaugural call, the ship had hundreds of visitors on board waiting for a chance to experience the island and all its offering. The passengers of the Bolette were eager to experience the island’s charm, culture, and hospitality.
The tourism sector stakeholders were delighted to welcome the ship to their shores in signalling for a new era of partnership. The cruise ship comes from the Fred. Olsen Cruise lines. The ship docked into the island with over 1300 passengers. All the passengers which were onboard this ship came to the island and experienced the culture and beauty of the island.
The officials have shared that the inaugural call from the MS Bolette was fruitful for the island nation especially for the small businesses which are operating on Port Zante..
In welcoming the ship, the stakeholders from the St Kitts Tourism Authority organized an official ceremony, According to the officers, the milestone visit from the cruise ship was commemorated with a plaque exchange ceremony.
The ceremony was held on the ship where representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, and the ship’s local agents exchanged tokens of appreciation with the captain of MS Bolette.
This inaugural visit reflects the continued growth and vibrancy of Saint Kitts’ tourism sector, as the destination welcomes an increasing number of cruise calls and international visitors, reinforcing its position as a premier Caribbean getaway.
The officials have shared that the week was remarkable for cruise tourism in the country. The island welcomed thousands of passengers to the island even as the nation was hosting the regional heads of states for the 50th regular meeting of the heads of states.
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