Source: Erasmus Williams FB
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — Three cruise ships docked at Port Zante on Wednesday, bringing a total of 6,515 passengers to the island.
The visiting vessels were the Celebrity Apex with 2,850 passengers, Mein Schiff with 2,863 guests, and Explorer I with 802 passengers.
Wednesday’s arrivals brought the total number of cruise ships visiting since Monday to 11, with a combined passenger count of 22,287.
The majority of these passengers, along with scores of crew members, came ashore, keeping taxi drivers, tour operators, vendors, restaurateurs, and other tourism stakeholders busy throughout the week.
Passengers shopped for locally made crafts, souvenirs, perfume, and jewellery at Port Zante, while others participated in organised and customised island tours across St. Kitts via taxis and the **St. Kitts Scenic Railway.
Several visitors toured major attractions such as Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, Romney Manor, and Batik, Black Rocks, and enjoyed sea and sunbathing at the island’s popular beaches. Many also explored the city of Basseterre, stopping at notable landmarks including the Berkeley Memorial at the Circus, St. George’s Anglican Church, the Immaculate Conception Co-Cathedral, Independence Square, the War Memorial, and Palms Court.
Other passengers ventured to Mount Liamuiga and Black Rocks, enjoyed hiking trails, snorkeling, sailing excursions to Nevis, golfing, casino gaming, shopping, and patronized local bars and restaurants across the island.