Antigua Cruise Port has confirmed significant progress on its comprehensive Upland Development Project, marking a transformative phase for the nation’s maritime tourism infrastructure. The ambitious initiative, developed in partnership with the Antiguan government, features the construction of a state-of-the-art cruise terminal designed to elevate the country’s competitive standing in the Caribbean cruise industry.
Recent aerial photography of St. John’s Harbour reveals consistent cruise ship traffic, demonstrating sustained market demand for Antigua and Barbuda as a premier port of call. This visible activity reinforces the economic rationale behind the infrastructure investment, which aims to generate substantial trickle-down benefits for local entrepreneurs.
The port operator emphasized that enhanced facilities will directly support taxi drivers, tour companies, retail vendors, and numerous small businesses that depend on visitor expenditures. By modernizing passenger processing capabilities and upgrading upland amenities, the project seeks to substantially improve the overall tourist experience from disembarkation through departure.
With construction timelines extending into 2026, Antigua Cruise Port anticipates providing regular progress updates as work advances. The development represents a strategic investment in the nation’s tourism ecosystem, positioning Antigua and Barbuda for increased market share in the region’s highly competitive cruise sector.