Sapphire Princess brings thousands of passengers to Antigua and Barbuda on its inaugural call

Sapphire Princess made its inaugural call to the shores of historic harbour of St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. The vessel brought over 2,600 passengers to the island nation, providing them with an opportunity to explore the diverse offerings and vibrant culture of the country.

As per the details, the Sapphire Princess is a majestic vessel of the Carnival Corporation fleet. Its visit to the island nation marks a significant milestone towards the ongoing collaborative efforts to solidify the country as a premier cruise destination in the Caribbean region.

On their inaugural call, the Antigua Cruise Port gave a warm and memorable welcome to all the passengers boarding the vessel. In keeping up with the tradition, the authorities conducted a plaque exchange ceremony.

Several government officials, cruise agents, and ACP representatives attended the ceremony and made the arrival of Sapphire Princess to Antigua and Barbuda even more special. The plaque was presented by the Operations Manager of Pier Services, Rawle Reynolds, who called this inaugural call a symbol of the strong partnership between the port and the cruise line.

The Operations Manager, Rawle Reynolds greeted everyone present at the ceremony and extended a heartiest welcome to all the passengers and the members of the cruise. He stated that the call by the Sapphire Princess shed light on the continued growth and positive trajectory of the cruise tourism sector of Antigua and Barbuda.

The representative of Antigua Cruise Port stated that they are committed to deliver world-class port management services to all the visitors. He added that they are dedicated to elevate the overall experience of all their visitors, providing them an unforgettable visit to the island nation.

Reynolds further continued to talk about the exceptional services of the country. He stated that the arrival of thousands of passengers outlines their commitment towards providing seamless operations to all the visitors.

The authorities stated that this continuous growth by Antigua and Barbuda cruise tourism sector aligns with their broader strategic goals of enhancing the overall experiences of all the visitors while contributing to the economic development of the country.

The representative added that Antigua Cruise Port is working closely in collaboration with government officials and making continuous efforts to make Antigua and Barbuda, a top choice for all cruise travellers. They added that this arrival of the Sapphire Princess also highlights the strengthening of a relationship with Carnival Corporation and the welcoming of more cruises to the country.