The British Virgin Islands (BVI) love cruise ships and depend on the income generating calls they make at a number of islands geared to handle the crowds with ease. To keep pushing that idea, a delegation headed by Minister of Communications and Works Mark Vanterpool met with Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) in Miami Florida at the corporate offices of Norwegian Cruise Line to enhance BVI relations with the cruise industry.
“The FCCA was keen to develop a partnership with the BVI to the mutual benefit of the destination and the cruise lines visiting the Territory,” said Michele Paige, President of FCCA reports SKNVibes.
Cruise lines, concerned with passenger experience noted the importance of a passenger’s first impression on arrival at the cruise pier, the need to make Road Town more pedestrian friendly as well as a need to showcase more historical and cultural activities to enhance passengers’ overall experience.
“It is our goal to upgrade the BVI cruise infrastructure and the overall cruise visitor experience,” BVI Minister Vanterpool confirmed.
In addition to the meeting with FCCA, the delegation held a separate meeting with senior executives from Norwegian Cruise Lines regarding their interest in the BVI as a port of call . Other cruise lines present at the meeting included Celebrity Cruises, Carnival, Disney Cruise Lines, and Royal Caribbean International.
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