Spirit of Discovery makes historic inaugural visit to St Vincent and the Grenadines

Spirit of Discovery marked its inaugural visit to the shores of St Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday, 19^th November, 2024. The vessel docked at the Port Kingstown and brought thousands of passengers to the country and marked a beginning of new relations and connectivity.

The first visit of the Spirit of Discovery was celebrated with a plaque exchange ceremony. This ceremony was attended by several delegates, including the Tourism Authority of SVG and the Port Authority. The authorities exchanged plaques with the captain of the vessel, Franko Papie and extended a warm welcome to all the crew members and passengers.

Captain Papie thanked all the delegates for their warm welcome and expressed his excitement for the addition of the Spirit of Discovery on the cruise journey of the island nation. He also shed light on his commitment to continue to strengthen the relationship between the cruise and the island nation.

Also, the authorities took the captain of the vessel, crew members and all the passengers on a guided tour and offered a delicious lunch as a part of their welcoming celebration. As per the details, the vessel has the capacity to carry up to 999 passengers and is considered as a beautiful blend of luxury and sophistication. The state-of-the-art vessel is known for its diverse offerings and exceptional services.

The Spirit of Discovery docked at the shores of the St Vincent and the Grenadines from the United Kingdom which marks a significant moment for the growing cruise tourism industry of the island nation. The tourism authority of St Vincent and the Grenadines expressed excitement on the inaugural arrival of the vessel and called it a significant boost for the tourism sector of the country.

All the passengers boarding the vessel were given a warm welcome by the authorities. They all were given an opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and traditions of the island nation. The visitors were shown the landscapes and various hotspots of St Vincent and the Grenadines, making their visit to the country filled with unforgettable experiences.

The Tourism Authority of St Vincent and the Grenadines also welcomed Insignia on the same day which brought hundreds of passengers to the country. The authorities expressed joy and called it a beautiful feeling to promote the stunning destination with visitors from around the world.

Cruise Season 2024-2025

St Vincent and the Grenadines started their 2024-2025 Cruise Season on Wednesday, 6^th November, 2024 with the arrival of Mein Schiff 2. The vessel brought thousands of passengers to the country and marked a huge boost to the tourism sector.

The authorities conducted a grand celebration for commemorating the official launch of the cruise season 2024-2025. They also aimed at marking hundreds of cruise calls to the shores of the country. The tourism authority shed light on their expectations and said that they have high hopes from this season and is hoping to witness busy cruise ports.

The authorities have also recently marked the inaugural visit by the Crystal Serenity which brought around 700 passengers to the country. These inaugural visits by the vessels are expecting to play a crucial role in forming strong relations and boosting the tourism sector of the island nation.

The authorities said that they are committed to welcome a large number of travellers from around the world. They further said that they are looking forward to sharing their unique culture, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences with each visitor.