Last Updated on July 24, 2026, 5:14 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Rhapsody of the Seas made another call to Port Zante on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, bringing more than 2,000 passengers to the shores of St Kitts. This is the fourth call of the cruise ship to the island in the tourism off season.
The arrival of the ship, with 2,200 passengers and members of crew on board, brings a renewed energy to the island’s tourism sector. The small businesses operating at and around Port Zante have the opportunity to serve the number of tourists.
The passengers can experience the island in its full glory, shop for locally made crafts, souvenirs and much more. The passengers can also experience the iconic scenic railway tour of St Kitts during their day-long stop.
The island also offers a remarkable menu of delicacies that people can experience as a part of the St Kitts experience. The arrival of the cruise ship also brings business opportunities to the tour and taxi operators across the island.
The tourism sector of the island has seen remarkable growth in the last few years as highlighted by the regular arrivals of cruise ships to the island even during the off season. The Rhapsody of the Seas is not the only ship which has made repeated calls to the island during the off season. Starting in May, the island was expected to welcome over 20 cruise calls from different cruise ships spanning the complete off season.
The Rhapsody of the Seas is scheduled to return to St Kitts for five more trips till September 2026. This highlights the growing relevance of St Kitts in the cruise tourism industry. An increasing number of passengers are choosing the small island to visit for its unique, tranquil offerings and peaceful environment.
The people of the island have shared that they are delighted to see the growth of the tourism sector of the island.
The development of the tourism sector directly impact the economy of the country by bringing increased opportunity for small businesses, tour and taxi operators and much more.
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