“Between January and February 2025, more than 300 thousand passengers are expected to arrive”, the Minister of Tourism of the nation said.

Hence, Fernandez – quoted by the Associates Times website – described as magnificent the idea of launching a project to expand the cruise terminal, since this infrastructure will place Antigua and Barbuda at the top of the list of the best ports in the region.

Construction of the new facility, which will be accessible to ships, visitors and residents, will begin in March 2025 at a cost of US$40 million.

The 150,000-square-meter expansion will create new passenger terminals, retail space, restaurants and entertainment facilities.

Antigua and Barbuda’s cruise port is the gateway to the capital, Saint John, and handles more than 800,000 passengers a year. By 2026, commercial space for 100 local entrepreneurs, entertainment facilities and a modern waterfront day club with swimming pools will be available.

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