From October 2025 to May 31, 2026, the cruise season will take place at Antigua Cruise Port. The company operated by Global Ports Holding (GPH) forecasts that the number of passengers will exceed 1,000,000, a 33% increase compared to the previous season, reflecting the strong demand and growing popularity of Antigua and Barbuda as one of the top cruise destinations in the Caribbean.
The /2026 cruise season in Antigua officially set sail with the arrival of the Rhapsody of the Seas, from Royal Caribbean.
Furthermore, work on the Upland Development Project continues to progress, bringing Antigua Cruise Port closer to delivering a state-of-the-art cruise terminal designed to enhance the visitor experience, optimize homeport operations, and welcome the Arvia, from P&O Cruises, by November 15, 2025.
“This cruise season promises to be the most active to date. We are delighted to welcome the first ship of the season and, with our new Upland development on the horizon, Antigua Cruise Port is ready to fulfill the commitment to build a world-class, future-ready port,” stated Gasper George, General Manager of Antigua Cruise Port.
“Thanks to the dedication of our tourism partners and team members, Antigua Cruise Port has enhanced its facilities and service levels this summer, setting the stage for a truly memorable cruise season,” George added.
