Anticipation is building at the Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) as the destination nears a significant milestone of welcoming 500,000 cruise passengers this season.

Currently, approximately 429,000 visitors have already arrived via cruise ships, and Rawle Reynolds, the operations manager at ACP, is confident that they will reach this goal soon.

According to Reynolds, they require another 70,000 passengers to achieve their target, and they are hopeful of doing so before the end of April.

The year 2024 has already proven to be a remarkable year for the cruise sector in Antigua. On January 4, Antigua Cruise Port set an astonishing record by hosting over 10,000 passengers in a single day, which was a significant accomplishment.

This trend continued on March 12, when ACP made history by welcoming an astonishing 15,808 passengers from five cruise ships into St John’s and a sixth ship into Falmouth Harbour.

This record-breaking achievement coincided with the end of a highly successful homeporting season, during which P&O Cruises’ Arvia, Emerald Sakara, Royal Clipper, and SeaDream Yacht Club selected Antigua Cruise Port as their home port of choice.

This recognition has helped to further boost the image of the destination as a preferred cruise port.

With expectations to welcome over 800,000 cruise passengers by the end of the year, the momentum in Antigua’s cruise sector is set to continue.

The destination promises to offer a memorable experience to all its visitors, with its vibrant culture, pristine beaches, and warm hospitality.