PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Because the extremely anticipated Carnival 2025 weekend begins, the Port of Port of Spain exuded a cultural show on ‘Improbable Friday’ to obtain, and welcome the EPIC Carnival Expertise 2025: “Trinidad’s Premium All-Inclusive Carnival Expertise” on board Royal Caribbean Cruises’ Rhapsody of the Seas. The vessel docked with twelve hundred (1,200) keen guests alighting our shores for ‘The Best Present on Earth”.
This occasion was vital. It was a group effort. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts (MTCA) labored with EPIC Carnival Expertise. EPIC Carnival Expertise is run by Mr. Jonathon Mack. After the thrilling information about Carnival 2023, Rhapsody of the Seas is coming again as an EPIC constitution. This exhibits that Trinidad and Tobago is turning into a well-liked vacation spot for Carnival and cruises.
Quayside Expertise
After leaving San Juan, Puerto Rico, passengers had been greeted by officers from MTCA and Tourism Trinidad Restricted. They had been welcomed by folks from the Ministry of Works and Transport. They had been additionally welcomed by representatives from the Port of Spain Metropolis Company. Through the Quayside Expertise, guests loved Trinidad’s heat, hospitality, and tradition. They took photographs with Carnival characters like moko jumbies.
The full of life ambiance included thrilling performances by En ToTo, an area youth Steelpan group. Company additionally loved Trinidad and Tobago’s well-known doubles. This showcased the nation’s distinctive traditions and Carnival tradition.
On the welcome ceremony Minister of Tourism, Tradition and the Arts, Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell, emphasised the significance of strategic partnerships like EPIC Carnival Expertise in strengthening Trinidad and Tobago’s place as a world Carnival hub by saying, “The return of Rhapsody of the Seas as a constitution for EPIC Carnival Expertise is a major achievement. It highlights the ability of our Carnival product and demonstrates the potential for continued development on this sector. We’re dedicated to working with business leaders to broaden our attain and be certain that guests proceed to decide on Trinidad and Tobago for the final word Carnival and year-round experiences.”
EPIC Carnival Expertise Renewal Sponsorship
Throughout his opening remarks, Mr. Jonathon Mack excitedly introduced that EPIC Carnival Expertise has formally been renewed for 2026, 2027, and 2028. In response to this promising information, Mayor of Port of Spain, His Worship Chinua Alleyne welcomed the EPIC Carnival Expertise to the capital metropolis, and urged the organisers to dock a day or two earlier for the long run calls as a way to expertise the enthralling re-enactment of the Kambule Riots. He additional said that this is able to enable guests to have a higher understanding and appreciation for the historical past and origination of our nation’s Carnival.
Senator Rohan Sinanan, the Minister of Works and Transport, welcomed the cruise arrival. He mentioned the Port is completely happy to host the vessel throughout Carnival.
Company aboard the Epic Carnival Expertise will take pleasure in entry to numerous Carnival events, a non-public J’ouvert celebration, dwell performances by Soca and dancehall legends, interactive cultural workshops, limitless gourmand eating and premium drinks, in addition to, on board facilities – together with a on line casino, duty-free procuring, and 24-hour room service. With a seamless mix of festivity and luxurious, this cruise is designed to raise the Carnival expertise like by no means earlier than.
Carnival Cooldown
Moreover, the EPIC Carnival Expertise provides an prolonged Carnival Cooldown in Tobago on Ash Wednesday, that includes a picturesque seaside get together earlier than the ship returns to Puerto Rico. This, reinforces Trinidad and Tobago’s dual-island attraction as a premier cultural vacation spot. With its seamless mix of journey and cultural exploration this Expertise proposes to redefine the way in which travellers – and the world – expertise Trinidad’s Carnival.
The Ministry of Tourism, Tradition, and the Arts works with vital companions. They’re devoted to constructing partnerships and bettering the nation’s presence in international tourism.
