Castries, Saint Lucia: Valiant Girl docked at Port Castries on Wednesday with 2770 passengers. With the cruise ship, Saint Lucia welcomed the primary vessel of the Virgin Voyages cruise line. It has marked the booming tourism season of the vacation spot.
Valiant Girl is thought for its red-coloured lining with the distinctive means of marine formed depiction of the woman. It consists of a state-of-the-art vessel, modern design and eco-conscious options. The size of the cruise ship is 909 meters, and a draft of 27 meters. Apart from this, the ship can carry 2770 passengers for one spherical.
Apart from this, the inaugural go to of the Virgin Voyages cruise line has began the brand new starting of the partnership. The purpose of the partnership is to foster financial development and supply an enhanced journey expertise to vacationers.
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority hosted the welcome ceremony for the vacationers who travelled the nation onboard Valiant Girl. The passengers had been welcomed on the Port of Castries with the sounds of metal pan and saxophone music.
Tourism Minister- Dr Ernest Hilaire additionally attended the welcome ceremony who additional met with the captain of the ship. He has introduced a plaque to have fun the arrival of the primary cruise ship of the Virgin Voyages.
He was additionally joined by representatives from Platinum, the Ministry of Tourism, Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority, the workplace of the Could of Castries, and the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Affiliation.
Ernest Hilaire prolonged greetings and mentioned that the partnership with the cruise line will improve the tourism choices of Saint Lucia. The tourism attraction of the vacation spot can be elevated with the docking of the Valiant Girl.
Apart from this, the arrival of the cruise ship marked the depiction of the tradition and heritage of Saint Lucia. The performers dressed up in cultural attires welcomed the ship which has been that includes the liner of the “Castries” world on it.
Together with that, the enterprise of the native residents has additionally flourished in the course of the interval. They had been additionally given an opportunity to discover the sweetness and show of maritime prowess, modern luxurious and signature model of Virgin Voyages.
The cruise ship marked the 13th name of the 2023/2024 tourism season of Saint Lucia.
