Six cruise ships docked in US Virgin Island on Wednesday

The US Virgin Island welcomed six cruises to the shores of the island nation on Wednesday, 23rd February, 2024. It is to be noted that the cruise ships were docked in St Croix, St John and St Thomas.

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Six cruise ships docked in US Virgin Island on Wednesday. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

US Virgin Island: The US Virgin Island welcomed six cruises to the shores of the island nation on Wednesday, 23rd February, 2024. It is to be noted that the cruise ships were docked in St Croix, St John and St Thomas.

Notably, along with the visit of cruise ships, the nation also accommodated many visitors. The call of the vessels will play a huge role in enhancing the tourism sector of the island nation which will directly create a positive impact on the economy of the country. Improvement in the economy eventually led to the growth and development of the nation.

Moreover, the island nation witnessed the arrival of three cruises in WICO, one cruise in St. John, one cruise in Crown Bay and one cruise in Frederiksted. The US Virgin Island Port Authority considered the day as the busiest day for the shores of the island nation.

Wonder of the Seas in USVI. Picture Credits: Fb accounts
Wonder of the Seas in USVI. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

The vessels that were docked include,

  1. Crown Bay – Wonder of the Seas
  2. St John – Emerald Sakara
  3. WICO – Norwegian Escape
  4. WICO – Viking of the Sea
  5. WICO – Disney Fantasy
  6. Frederiksted – Adventure of the Seas

These cruises offered many facilities to all its passengers for their comfortable travel and stay. The welcome of the cruise ships to the island nation is a huge platform for creating job opportunities for the locals as well as the citizens of the island nation.

Viking of the Sea in USVI. Picture Credits: Fb accounts
Viking of the Sea in USVI. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

The arrival of passengers also creates a surge in demands in various sectors which includes, hotels, resorts, restaurants, beaches, transportation and many more.

Furthermore, the island nation welcomed 5 vessels on its shores on Tuesday which include, Celebrity Reflection, Adventure of the Seas, Carnival Sunshine, Norwegian Escape and Celebrity Apex. Celebrity Apex made its inaugural call and offered several amenities to all its visitors.

It shows that the administration of the US Virgin Islands is taking crucial and significant steps to promote the tourism sector of the island nation and generate revenue for the betterment of the economy.