CRUISE CARIBBEAN DESTINATIONS Caribbean
Jane Archer lines up 10 reasons to book a cruise in the Caribbean
J
ust weeks after the Caribbean was hit by two
of the strongest hurricanes to sweep across the region for a decade, ports were reopening and cruise ships and visitors being welcomed back. The swift clean-up operation
after last September’s storms was vital for the islands left devastated because they desperately needed money to help rebuild homes and services. Tourism chiefs also had to get the message across that, terrible though the damage was,
more than 70% of the region was unscathed. The number of British cruisers visiting the Caribbean in 2017 rose slightly compared with the previous year (275,000 from 266,000 in 2016), according to Clia UK & Ireland. However, as the hurricanes hit in September, the real marker will be when 2018 numbers are collated. Clia UK director Andy Harmer is optimistic. He says: “The Caribbean remains a firm favourite with British cruisers.
The region is very much open for business to welcome cruise guests and tourists from across the world.”
Ben Bouldin, Royal Caribbean
International’s associate vice- president and UK managing director, says: “Last year our region became the strongest- performing source market for the Caribbean, with passenger volume growing by 6.2%.” Still stuck for ideas? Here are
10 reasons why clients should book a Caribbean cruise.
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w ACTION MAN Adrenaline junkies can get their fix on ATV jungle adventures in Costa Maya, scooting around Saint Lucia on Segways and horse riding in the sea in Jamaica. Those visiting St Maarten with Norwegian Cruise Line can take a chairlift up Sentry Hill and speed down at up 56mph on the world’s steepest zipline. Add on a schooner ride and they’ll head back up the mountain and surf down on an inner tube. Price
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