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St. Kitts International Airport
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Basseterre, St. Kitts - Nevis
March 02, 2010 (CUOPM)

The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) is reporting more than a 30 percent increase in cruise ship passengers and a four percent drop in arrivals in December 2009 compared to the same month the previous year.

SCASPA’s Department of Finance and Statistics indicate that 92,450 cruise passengers disembarked in December 2010 compared to 69,498 passengers in December 2008, an increase of 33 percent.

Although registering a 16 percent drop in incoming flights at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, passenger arrivals decreased less than five percent in December 2009.

Statistics indicate a total of 12,794 passengers arrived in December 2009 compared to 13,377 passengers in 2008, down 4.36 percent. Departures increased 3.38 percent numbering 11,306 passengers in December 2009 compared to 10,936 in 2008.

In December 2009, LIAT accounted for 4,959 passengers arriving, American Airlines accounted for 4,180 passengers; American Eagle, 1,367 passengers; Delta Airways, 622 passengers; British Airways, 490 passengers; US Airways, 341 passengers and Sky Service, 390 passengers.

SCASPA reports that of the 92,450 cruise passengers who visited in December last year, 12,664 came aboard the Carnival Victory; 9,220 on Ventura; 4,937 on the Norwegian Dawn; 4,639 on board the Carnival Miracle; 2,443 aboard the Queen Mary 2; 2,462 aboard the Caribbean Princess; 2737 aboard the Grand Princess; 3,326 on the Ruby Princess.

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A Gaping Hole In The Hull of Carnival’s Miracle
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts - Nevis
January 28, 2010 (CUOPM)

Just over 2,000 passengers on the visiting Carnival Miracle are spending a few extra hours on St. Kitts while repairs are done to the ship’s hull.

Port sources said the Panama-registered Carnival Miracle, which arrived from St. Lucia, was docking around 9:00 Thursday morning, when high winds of 30 knots and gusting up to 37 knots, pushed the ship causing it to strike a protective fender as it berthed at Port Zante. No damage was caused to the berthing facility.

No injuries were reported to the 2,178 passengers and 914 crew onboard and cruise passengers disembarked to tour the island and take part in other on-shore activities.

CUOPM understands that arrangements are being made for welders at the Needsmust Power Plant who are erecting a large oil tank to carry out the necessary repairs, expected to be completed after midnight.

The ship is expected to depart at 2:00 a.m. Friday instead of its scheduled 4:00 p.m. Thursday for Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Duty Free Shops In Port Zante - St. Kitts
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts - Nevis
November 22, 2009 (CUOPM)

It’s another busy week for stakeholders in the cruise industry with the expected arrival of 11 ships with a combined capacity of nearly 20,000 passengers to visit St. Kitts.

The parade of ships began Sunday with the arrival of the 1,692-passenger Ocean Village. The 63,000 tonne cruise ship arrived from St. Maarten with 1,726 passengers and 850 crew on board and departs early in the evening for neighbouring Antigua.

Most of the passengers came ashore and went on sightseeing tours via taxis, the Scenic Railway and tour buses to Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, Romney Manor, Caribelle Batik, the National Museum, as well as snorkeling, sun and sea bathing at the island’s best beaches, sailing, hiking and shopping for souvenirs.

Three ships with an estimated passenger capacity of 4,885 passengers are expected on Wednesday; two ships with a capacity of 5,100 passengers are expected on Thursday and two ships with 6,500 passengers will berth on Saturday.

The 2,680-passenger Carnival Miracle, the 1950-passenger Sea Princess and the 255-passenger Royal Clipper visit on Wednesday 25th; the 2,600-passenger Queen Mary and the 2,500 passenger Norwegian Dawn dock on Thursday 26th and the 3,473-passenger Carnival Victory and the 3,100-passebnger Ruby Princess berth on Saturday 28th November.

The Braemar with a passenger capacity of 820 docks on Monday 23rd; the 308-passenger Windsurf visits on Tuesday 24th and the 40-passenger Silver Shadow on Friday 27th.

Eight of the 11 ships are making their first calls for the 2009/2010 cruise ship season. They are the Carnival Miracle, the Braemar, Windsurf, Norwegian Dawn, Queen Mary, Silver Shadow, Ruby Princess and Ocean Village.

Some 50,000 cruise passengers are expected to visit St. Kitts this month.

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