caribbean ports closed to cruise ships 2022

#Caribbean ports closed to cruise ships 2022 plus

Among the best-known beach locations is also Royal Caribbean's exclusive beach resort 'Royal Palms Beach Club'. The world-famous Seven Mile Beach attracts with its crystal clear waters, amazing panorama and infrastructure featuring numerous hotels, seaside bars and restaurants.

#Caribbean ports closed to cruise ships 2022 plus

The 'Cruise Berthing Facility Project' is estimated to support around 500 construction jobs plus local employment and ~USD 245 million in economic benefits. The project's financial contributions were not revealed.Ĭruise shipping companies and selected bidders provided all funds to construct the new/larger berthing facility plus a cargo dock, and for 20 years (until 2039) will collect all passenger fees. The project's financing (~KYD 200 million / USD 240M) was exclusively private, with no public money used to build the new terminal facilities. In late-February 2019, the industry's largest companies joined DCL-Disney, and in May 2019 - MSC. In December 2018 was announced that Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Group will finance the construction of a new cruise pier project. Among the largest cruise companies with regularly scheduled visits to George Town are the Carnival Corporation ships (CCL-Carnival, Princess, Holland America, AIDA), also RCG-Royal Caribbean Group ships (RCI, Celebrity), MSC, NCL-Norwegian, DCL-Disney, TUI, Marella UK.

As a cruise destination, Grand Cayman attracts travelers with its underwater attractions (perfect for scuba diving), beautiful beaches, shopping. The island's population is around 65,000, while in George Town live around 30,000. Grand Cayman is located south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica. Port George Town Harbour (locode USGGE) is one of the most visited on Western Caribbean cruise itineraries leaving from the USA.

The group also includes Little Cayman Island and Cayman Bra Island. George Town (Grand Cayman Island) is the principal port (and cruise port) and the capital city of the British Overseas Territory of Cayman Islands.