Last Updated on January 26, 2025, 1:08 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis welcomed Majestic Princess on its inaugural call with a special ceremony at Port Zante in Basseterre, St Kitts on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The cruise ship brought more than 3,000 passengers to the twin island nation.
St Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority’s Chief Operations Officer (COO), Calvin Duggins welcomed the cruise vessels.
He also presented plaques and exchanged tokens of appreciation along with other Tourism Authority representatives and Delisle Walwyn during the ceremony, to appreciate the passengers boarding the cruise and for visiting St Kitts and Nevis.
These plaques were exchanged to celebrate and honor the significant milestone by the Tourism Authority of St Kitts and Nevis.
The captain of the ship and its crew and passengers were greeted and welcomed with vibrant music and cultural performances.
St Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority shared some glimpses on their official Facebook account and stated, “This event highlights the ongoing collaboration and dedication to establishing St Kitts as a leading cruise destination in the Caribbean.”
Majestic Princess Cruise
The Majestic Princess Cruise is a Royal-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises and is the third Royal-class ship to make its debut.
The Cruise is registered at a Port in London, United Kingdom and has a capacity of 3,560 passengers and has a crew of 1,346.
Majestic Princess offers several services and activities to its passengers including basketball stadium, swimming pool, and more.
St Kitts and Nevis 2024 – 2025 cruise season
St Kitts and Nevis started its 2024 – 2025 cruise season by welcoming the world’s longest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, and has welcomed over 50,000 passengers.
This boost in tourism establishes the nation as a leading cruise destination while also boosting its economy and local businesses.
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