Eleven cruise ships will dock across Dominica’s ports, boosting local businesses and tourism as more than 15,000 visitors arrive this week.
Dominica: More than 15,000 passengers are expected to arrive this week, according to Dominica's weekly cruise schedule, which will stimulate the island's economy by supporting local businesses and service providers.
According to the cruise itinerary released by the Ministry of Tourism, a total of 15,015 visitors are expected to arrive throughout the course of the week. The schedule reveals that from February 23 to March 1, eleven vessels are expected to dock at Dominica’s ports (Cabrits Cruise Ship Berth, Roseau Cruise Ship Berth and Woodbridge Bay Port).
On the schedule, no cruise vessels are expected in port on Tuesday, February 24 and Sunday, March 1, is expected to be the busiest day as more than 4,000 passengers will disembark from 4 ships.
As more than 15,000 passengers come ashore in Dominica this week, they are expected to engage in different activities, providing a boost to businesses, both big and small, such as small souvenir and craft vendors, tour operators, and others across the island.
The cruise schedule commenced yesterday, February 23, with three vessels arriving, bringing 1,440 passengers to the island of Dominica. MV Viking Sea berthed at Roseau with 1,000 passengers while MV Royal Clipper anchored at Cabrits with 260 passengers and MV Star Flyer docked at the same berth with 180 passengers.
Continuing on Wednesday, February 25, MV Jewel of the Seas will berth at Roseau Cruise Ship Berth with 2,496 visitors. The following day, February 26, MV Grand Princess is expected to dock at Woodbridge Bay Port, bringing 2,600 passengers to the Nature Island.
Moreover, two vessels, MV Mein Schiff 2 and MV Vision of the Seas, will both arrive in the Nature Island on February 28. These ships will bring a total of 3,894 tourists to Roseau and Woodbridge Bay.
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the week will end with the arrival of four ships, bringing the highest number of tourists. Dominica will welcome MV Enchanted Princess, MV Silver Shadow, SY Sea Cloud II and Le Bellot, which are expected to bring a total of 4,584 tourists.