TTC Travel Trade Caribbean

Basseterre.- The world’s largest cruise ship the Allure of the Seas, will has a festive welcome in her inaugural call in St Kitts.
The Royal Caribbean International’s newest and largest Oasis-class cruise ship, with 16 decks, and 2,700 staterooms is schedule to berth at Port Zante on Friday, 30 December 2011.
It carries 5,400 guests and 3,000 crew members. Most of whom are expected to disembark and go on island-wide sight-seeing tours via the St Kitts Scenic Railway and taxis, snorkeling, hiking, sea and sun bathing, bicycling, gambling, sailing and shopping.
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas and Minister of Tourism and International transport, Sen. Richard “Ricky” Skerritt are expected to join local officials and industry leaders for a cocktail reception during a plaque and keys exchange ceremony on board followed by lunch.
Industry officials are of the view that the Allure’s inaugural visit is a strong indicator of the continuing appeal of St Kitts as a vibrant, authentic Caribbean cruise destination and testament to the versatility of the Port Zante cruise pier for accommodating all ship sizes.
Skerritt, said that the economic impact of just one visit of the Allure to St Kitts makes it imperative that all local people cherish the visit, and make sure that the Royal Caribbean decision-makers see St Kitts as a worthwhile future scheduled port of call for the Allure. (Source: St Kitts press)