St Kitts and Nevis is set to kick off its cruise season ahead of schedule, with ten cruise ships expected to arrive in October, a notable shift from the traditional November to April timeframe.
This early initiation of the cruise season in the Caribbean highlights St Kitts and Nevis as a popular destination, ready to welcome a diverse array of vessels and passengers.
The Federation has made significant strides in tourism over the past two years and anticipates an even greater influx of visitors this season compared to the previous year.
Among the ships making their debut in St Kitts is the world’s largest cruise ship, marking its inaugural visit on Tuesday, October 8, officially announcing the start of the Cruise Season 2024-2025.
Scheduled to dock in St Kitts and Nevis are Celebrity Summit, Rhapsody of the Seas, Sapphire Princess, Carnival Dream, Amadea, and Britannia, along with repeat visits from Sapphire Princess and Rhapsody of the Seas.
A significant commercial boost is expected on October 30 when Port Zante will welcome three cruise ships—Britannia, Mein Schiff 2, and Sapphire Princess—simultaneously, bringing in hundreds, if not thousands, of cruise passengers.
The cruise itinerary for St Kitts in October 2024 includes:
- Tuesday, October 8 – A Vessel of Remarkable Distinction
- Friday, October 11 – Celebrity Summit
- Wednesday, October 16 – Rhapsody of the Seas
- Friday, October 18 – Sapphire Princess
- Saturday, October 26 – Carnival Dream
- Tuesday, October 29 – Amadea
- Wednesday, October 30 – Britannia, Mein Schiff 2, Sapphire Princess
- Tuesday, October 31 – Rhapsody of the Seas
The arrival of these ten cruise ships marks an important milestone for St Kitts and Nevis, signaling the start of the cruise season and the introduction of thousands of visitors destined to bolster the economy of the twin-island nation.
This event is just the beginning, as St Kitts and Nevis prepares for a promising season, expecting a substantial rise in cruise arrivals in the coming months.
