Last Updated on August 26, 2026, 8:17 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas returned to the shores of St Kitts and Nevis on St KItt with over 6,000 passengers on board. The ship has arrived on the island for the last time in the 2026 summer tourism season.
The ship left Fort Lauderdale on Sunday and made Port Zante its first stop with 6,392 passengers. The ship sailed into Port Zante on Tuesday August 25, 2026 and sailed out on in late afternoon hours of the day
After leaving St Kitts, Allure of the Seas sailed into St. Maarten. The ship will also make stops at San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Coco Bay in The Bahamas.
Finally, the cruise ship will end its voyage back in Fort Lauderdale.
The 6,392 tourists and crew members came down to the island and embarked on exploring the island. The travellers had the opportunity to see the island for all its offerings including the destinations unique to the island.
The travellers also gave small businesses and tourism stakeholders an opportunity to serve them. People who came to the land engaged taxi operators, tasted the foods unique to the island and shopped at Port Zante.
The people shopped for locally-made craft, souvenirs, perfume and jewellery. They also tasted local foods
The visitors also engaged in water activities and island tours and trails of St. Kitts. People also had the opportunity to experience St Kitts’s unique scenic railway experience.
The people also visited notable destinations across the island including the Brimstone Hill Fortress and Romney Manor. The people also trekked up to Mount Liamuiga and to Black Rocks to experience the island for its beauty and peaceful environment.
Several travellers also sailed to Nevis to explore the sister island and complete the experience. The Allure of the Seas is expected to return to the island with the start of the next tourism season in autumn.
The cruise ship has made several regular calls to the federation during the summer tourism off season, highlighting that St Kitts and Nevis continues to hold a very important place in the region’s cruise tourism sector.
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