Dominica’s tourism sector demonstrates robust performance as the island nation welcomes an exceptional concentration of cruise arrivals during the first week of February. Tourism authorities report three vessels docking on February 3rd with three additional ships scheduled for February 4th, signaling strong industry confidence in Dominica’s appeal as a Caribbean destination.
The February 3rd arrivals included the MV Costa Pacifica at Roseau Cruise Ship Berth carrying 3,800 passengers, the MV Viking Sea at Woodbridge Bay Port with approximately 1,000 visitors, and the SY Sea Cloud at Cabrits Cruise Ship Berth transporting nearly 90 passengers.
February 4th continues the pattern with three additional vessels: the MV Jewel of the Seas arriving with 2,702 passengers, Le Dumont d’Urville docking at Cabrits with 184 passengers, and the MV Majestic Princess making its inaugural visit to Dominica at Woodbridge Bay Port with an estimated 4,272 passengers.
Collectively, these six cruise ships will deliver approximately 12,048 visitors to Dominica over the two-day period, generating substantial economic benefits for local tour operators, retail vendors, transportation services, and businesses throughout the island’s communities.
Visitors will engage in curated excursions, guided adventures, and cultural experiences, facilitated through coordinated efforts between port authorities, cruise representatives, and tourism stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and optimal visitor management at all port facilities.
The Ministry of Tourism and Discover Dominica Authority are implementing strategic enhancements to the cruise tourism infrastructure, including improvements to Bayfront vending operations, expansion of the Bayfront Pier, and developmental preparations for the upcoming Cable Car Project.
Government officials emphasize continued collaboration across the tourism sector to maintain consistent service standards and ensure welcoming experiences for cruise passengers. With dedicated focus on quality enhancement, operational coordination, and sustainable development, Dominica strengthens its position as a competitive cruise destination within the Caribbean market.