Guadeloupe ferry brings over 400 passengers to Antigua Cruise Port

L’Express des Îles ferry arrived at the Nevis Street Pier over the weekend bringing
427 passengers from Guadeloupe to Antigua Cruise Port.
The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Antigua &
Barbuda Festivals Commission and Antigua Cruise Port welcomed the visitors
along the pier, with a cultural show inclusive of steel pan music, dancers, and
traditional characters.
The passengers were also given flyers promoting Antigua’s Carnival, which takes
place from July 27- August 8. Antigua & Barbuda’s Tourism Authority Director
for the Caribbean & Latin American Markets, Charmaine Spencer said, “Our
biggest draw for the summer would be Antigua’s Carnival and we are encouraging
these visitors to come back.” She also said, “It (the ferry) is a great way for us to
build our interregional travel and tourism.”
Antigua Cruise Port General Manager, Dona Regis- Prosper said, “With our
increased port capacity and focus on service quality, we can now accommodate
more ferries. We are pleased to partner with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism
Authority and the Festivals Commission in creating the initial port-side welcome
and look forward to future calls. As the Cruise Port Operator, we are always
looking for ways to increase visitation to Antigua via the cruise port. We believe
that ferries present an excellent option for interregional travel that can positively
impact the port and destination.”
L’Express des Îles currently transports passengers embarking in Guadeloupe for
chartered day trips. The ferry has already been fully booked for its return to
Antigua on May 18, and it will also visit in July and December.