Dominica to Rake In Over 200 Cruise Call this Season

With cruise ships making 242 stops on Dominica this cruise season there are plenty of reason for Dominica’s tourism authorities to be very happy.

Between October 2006 and May 2007, a collection of cruise lines will call at Dominica’s ports, allowing ship passengers ample time to enjoy a variety of shore activities on island.

“We’re very pleased that so many well-known cruise lines will be visiting Dominica,” said Tourism Minister Yvor Nassief. “As this will be the first time on island for many passengers, it is key that their time here proceeds smoothly and that we offer top-quality shore excursions in order to ensure that they want to return, possibly as stay-over guests.”

To that end, private sector businesspeople who operate enterprises that serve cruise ship passengers have been developing activities targeted to these visitors throughout the island and particularly in and around disembarkation points in Cabrits and Roseau.

In a recent analysis conducted by the U.S.-based organization Business Research and Economic Advisors (BREA), Dominica ranks above average for overall cruise passenger satisfaction by destination.

The island was also rated high in the Friendliness of Residents, Feeling of Safety Ashore and Meeting Visitor Expectations categories.