Last Updated on November 8, 2025, 2:36 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The cruise season of St Kitts and Nevis is at an all time high with the people of the island welcoming thousands of guests in a single day. In the last week, the Port Zante of St Kitts and Nevis has welcomed nearly 19,000 cruise passengers in two days, that is Wednesday and Thursday.
The federation welcomed 7 cruise calls to the island of St Kitts on Wednesday, November 5 and Thursday November 6. The cruise ships which docked on the shores of St Kitts and Nevis on the two busiest cruise days of the week are: Azamara Quest, The Ariva, Celebrity Apex and the Celebrity Reflection on Wednesday and Vision of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas and Enchanted Princess on Thursday.
The sheer number of cruise arrivals at the shores of the island have been indicative of the fact that more and more cruise companies consider St Kitts and Nevis as a major player in the cruise tourism sector.
The tourists who come to the island after deboarding the ship are known to explore the island and its offerings. Several people simply deboard to explore the beauty of the island, spend their day at the beach, while others explore the history of the island nation.
The officials have shared that some popular spots which attract people are the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. The black rocks are another important destination which has been welcoming more and more tourists.
People who do not venture too far from the ship also have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs and keepsakes. The cruise days are very important for the businesses of small traders, food vendors and more.
The cruise season for 2025-2026 is expected to receive more than 20 inaugural cruise calls from various major cruise ships throughout the next six months. This is a major development for the cruise sector and the tourism sector of St Kitts and Nevis.
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