Saint Lucia is preparing for a surge in cruise arrivals this week as nearly 13,000 passengers are expected to disembark across multiple ports from April 1 to 6.
According to the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, seven cruise ships are scheduled to dock during the week, with at least one vessel arriving daily.
The cruise season boost is expected to drive both tourism activity and local economic gains.
The Busy Cruise Week
The busy week begins on Tuesday, April 1, with the arrival of Celebrity Beyond, which will carry an estimated 3,260 passengers.
Several more ships will follow, including MS Vista, Norwegian Viva, and Vision of the Seas.
Friday, April 4, is projected to be the most active day, with four ships bringing in over 10,000 passengers combined.
That lineup includes Norwegian Viva (3,221), Vision of the Seas (2,435), AIDAluna (2,500), and Emerald Sakara (100).
Tourism officials say the steady flow of cruise ships shows more international cruisers are choosing Saint Lucia for its beaches, rainforests, and culture.
“This is another strong week for our cruise sector, and it highlights the momentum we’ve seen throughout the 2024-2025 season,” the Tourism Authority said in a statement.
“We look forward to continuing this trend in the months ahead.”
A Norwegian Cruise Line guest commented on the news, “We chose the itinerary with St. Lucia because we’ve always wanted to see the Pitons in person. It just felt like a bucket list island.”
Cruise Schedule for St. Lucia
April 1
• Celebrity Beyond — 3,260 passengers
April 3
• MS Vista — 1,250 passengers
April 4
• Norwegian Viva — 3,221 passengers
• Vision of the Seas — 2,435 passengers
• AIDAluna — 2,500 passengers
• Emerald Sakara — 100 passengers
April 6
• Emerald Sakara — 100 passengers
