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]]>In partnership with the U.S. government, the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association and others who have assisted us, our entire community is working hard to ensure that many of our historic attractions, beaches, shops and restaurants are open for business and ready to receive cruise guests.
–Beverly Nicholson-Doty
Commissioner of Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands
Port St. Maarten, like the people of St. Maarten, is resilient in the face of natural disasters like hurricanes Irma and Maria. 2017 has put our capabilities and resilience to the test and we intend to pass this test with flying colors.
St. Maarten is a successful cruise destination because we‘ve listened to the cruise lines and we understand the business. Key to this business is the experience of our visitors who are very important to us.
We have worked around the clock to ensure a great experience as we welcome you back to the Friendly island. Our port facilities have been the catalyst for the improvement and development of different areas of the island.
We hope that potential cruisers will join us in forging a prosperous future by gracing our shores with their presence. We will build…back…better. The friendly island awaits you.
–Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher
Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication, St. Maarten
Although some of the islands in the Caribbean have been hit hard by Hurricanes Irma and Hurricane Maria, we are a chain of destinations and most of the islands in the Caribbean are very much still open for business.
Your visit to our islands is more important now than ever. By coming to the Caribbean you will be contributing to our assistance to our fellow islands who are still recovering.
Whether you decide to stay with friends, at one of our award-winning hotels, a private villa or you feel like taking a cruise, your stay is a contribution which will help us help our sister islands.
We want to see you on our beaches, take you on a hike through our lush rainforests, we want to sail you to sunset-lit coves and take you on a dive to see our amazing coral reefs. We want you to visit our markets, sample our spices. We want to sit with you and play a game of dominoes and have a local beer!
So plan your vacation with us and remember at the same time you are helping to keep our vital tourism industry alive and well. The Caribbean is ready to give you the best family, romantic or rejuvenating experiences of your life. Thank you for supporting the Caribbean and see you soon!
–Allen Chastanet
Prime Minister, St. Lucia
Recent advancements on major tourism infrastructure, like our main airport fully operational with back to normal schedules and operational cruise ports and hotels, show a steady pace towards our rebuilding path. Assessment continues as we have been in constant communication with our tourism partners across the Island.
We are glad to report that the preparedness measures put into place have allowed for what we are expecting to be a full recovery for our tourism industry. We look forward to getting back on our feet in the hopes of welcoming visitors to the Island in the weeks ahead.
We are confident that with the continuous support of our industry partners, we can build a stronger Puerto Rico.
–Jose Izquierdo
Executive Director, Puerto Rico Tourism Company