The Caribbean island of Nevis is poised for a significant economic boost as its tourism ministry reveals an intensive cruise schedule for the latter half of the 2025-2026 season. Between February 24 and April 19, 2026, the island will welcome 19 cruise vessels carrying thousands of visitors, marking a substantial increase from the season’s first phase that ran from November 2025 through February 2026.
The influx begins with Le Ponant’s arrival on February 24, followed closely by Sea Dream I and Club Med II in subsequent days. The schedule features multiple return visits from prominent cruise lines including Wind Surf, Emerald Sakara, and repeated calls from Club Med II throughout March and April.
This cruise tourism expansion underscores Nevis’s growing reputation as a premier Caribbean destination, offering diverse attractions from the golden sands of Pinney’s Beach with its iconic Sunshine’s beach bar to the serene hiking trails of Nevis Peak. Cultural and historical sites including Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace and the island’s botanical gardens provide additional draws for visitors.
Local businesses across the tourism sector—including tour operators, restaurateurs, retail vendors, hoteliers, and transportation services—stand to benefit significantly from the increased visitor numbers. The concentrated arrival pattern demonstrates cruise lines’ confidence in Nevis’s infrastructure and appeal as a destination capable of handling multiple ship calls within short timeframes.
The scheduled arrivals represent a strategic achievement for Nevis’s tourism authorities, who have successfully positioned the island as an attractive port of call despite competition from larger Caribbean destinations.