In a major milestone for Caribbean cruise tourism, two major regional terminals operated by Global Ports Holding (GPH) – Antigua Cruise Port and Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas – have earned nominations for the 2026 Caribbean’s Best Cruise Terminal award from the World Cruise Awards.
The industry recognition highlights Antigua Cruise Port’s consistent track record of targeted investment in upgrading cruise infrastructure and rolling out customer-centric improvements designed to elevate the overall experience for travelers visiting the island nation. GPH, the world’s largest independent cruise port operator, notes that both nominations are a direct reflection of the company’s ongoing strategic priorities: delivering operational excellence, curating memorable, high-quality experiences for passengers, and making long-term investments to build infrastructure that meets global industry standards.
Following the announcement of the nominations, GPH has issued a public call for voting, extending gratitude to the communities, travel industry partners, and returning visitors that have supported its two Caribbean ports. Members of the public can cast their votes for the award via the official online voting portal hosted on the World Cruise Awards website for the Caribbean’s Best Cruise Terminal 2026 category.
Industry observers note that nominations for this competitive award draw attention to the Caribbean’s position as one of the world’s top cruise destinations, with ongoing infrastructure upgrades helping the region attract increased passenger volumes and reinforce its market share in the global cruise sector.