Port Zante will soon see the construction of a second pier that will suit the needs of the ever growing cruise sector in St Kitts and Nevis. The construction of the second pier at Port Zante and the development of the upland works was established under a public and private sector joint venture arrangement.

Two years after the fatal grounding of the Costa Concordia in Italy, the industry has adopted new rules on emergency drills, ship operations and life jackets, and has introduced a “passenger bill of rights.”

The yard, which works in the oil and gas industry, has secured contracts worth a total of around US$7.5 million from cruise operator Aqua Expeditions and passenger ship management company International Shipping Partners (ISP).

Starting mid-April, guests of Penn National's 18 casinos will be eligible to receive complimentary Caribbean and Mexican cruises or other cruise offers and discounts throughout the year aboard Carnival's 24 ships, depending on their level of play.