The world's largest cruise ship - RCI-Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, officially commenced the 2024-2025 cruise season in St Kitts and Nevis on October 8th, 2024. The vessel's arrival at Port Zante brought a significant influx of tourists, energizing the island's tourism industry.
The current season, which began on October 1st, will run until May 31st, 2025. During October, St Kitts expects ~10 ship calls, with more vessels scheduled to dock in the coming months.
This stop in St Kitts was the Icon of the Seas' first port on her Caribbean voyage, departing from PortMiami Florida on a 7-day itinerary that includes stops in St Thomas USVI and CocoCay Bahamas. The vessel, using the government-managed second cruise pier at Port Zante, spent a full day at the island, with passengers sharing their experiences on social media, capturing the beauty of the destination.
Following Icon OTS, the Celebrity Summit ship will dock on October 11th, followed by Rhapsody of the Seas on October 16th, Sapphire Princess on October 18th, and Carnival Dream on October 26th.
Notably, on October 30th, 3 ships - P&O Britannia, TUI Mein Schiff 2, and Sapphire Princess - are set to arrive simultaneously, delivering a substantial boost to local businesses. The month concludes with Rhapsody of the Seas returning on October 31st.
This active season is poised to greatly enhance the local economy, bringing numerous passengers and opportunities to the shores of St Kitts.