The world’s largest cruise ship, referred to as the “Icon of the Seas,” docked at Port Zante, St. Kitts, throughout its maiden voyage yesterday.
The ship had a complete of 5,610 passengers on board.
Tourism in St Kitts
Marsha Henderson, the devoted Tourism Minister of St. Kitts, reiterated the pivotal position that tourism performs in bolstering the nation’s financial development.
She underscored that the tourism sector contributes considerably, accounting for greater than 40 per cent of the nation’s Gross Home Product (GDP).
Minister Henderson famous that the livelihoods of a considerable portion of the native inhabitants depend upon the thriving tourism trade.
She added that St. Kitts has been graced by the presence of such majestic cruise ships for the reason that 12 months 2011.
From Miami to the Caribbean odyssey
The Icon of the Seas commenced its maiden voyage simply three days in the past, embarking from its home port in Miami, Florida.
The development of the ship took 900 days, and set sail from PortMiami on January 27, 2024, providing year-round alternating seven-night Japanese and Western Caribbean itineraries.
This state-of-the-art cruise liner is ready to go to two extra nations earlier than concluding its first-ever journey.
