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Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) has officially unveiled its new cruise terminal, a flagship investment under the long-term public-private partnership between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port has officially launched its national “Name the Quay” competition, unveiled during the opening of its new cruise terminal within the Upland Development site, marking a key milestone in The Next Chapter of cruise tourism in Antigua and Barbuda. (more…)
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As Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) prepares to unveil its cruise terminal on January 24, 2026, a call has been launched for local entrepreneurs to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for retail and experience spaces within its Upland Development Project. (more…)
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The ocean is calling louder than ever before. A massive wave of travel is about to hit the shores of the sun-drenched islands. (more…)
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Day One – Destination Ambassadors, Cruise Excellence Workshop (sponsored by Antigua Cruise Port)
First Impressions Matter! That’s why Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) took the bold step to bring frontline Destination Ambassadors together for the Cruise Connect – Align, Connect and Grow – themed Cruise Excellence Workshop, designed to elevate the destination experience for cruise passengers in the 2025/2026 season. (more…)
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Hon. Prime Minister Browne Praises Progress of Antigua Cruise Port Upland Development Project
Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) proudly welcomed a high-level government delegation including Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne and Minister of Tourism the Hon. Charles Fernandez, to the Upland Development site on July 15, 2025. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) marked a significant achievement on May 27, 2025 with the successful driving of the 377th pile at the upland development site, officially completing the piling works and setting the stage for the next critical phase of construction. (more…)
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Last week, Antigua Cruise Port reached a significant annual milestone, welcoming four vessels and a remarkable 13,312 passengers as it approaches a record-breaking year. (more…)
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Antigua & Barbuda solidified its position as a premier Caribbean cruise destination today (16 Nov 2024) with the arrival of P&O Cruises’ Arvia, marking the official start of the 2024/2025 homeporting season at Antigua Cruise Port. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) last October 19th welcomed Sapphire Princess, a majestic vessel of the Carnival Corporation fleet, on her highly anticipated inaugural call. (more…)
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Mike Maura, Jr., Regional Director of Global Ports Holding (GPH) Americas, announced the appointment of Gasper George as General Manager of Antigua Cruise Port. (more…)
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In line with its commitment to support youth and community development, Antigua Cruise Port (Global Ports Holding) will sponsor the Halcyon Steel Orchestra and their participation in the 2024 Panorama Festival to be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Antigua Recreational Ground in St. John’s. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port is leading the charge in empowering the nation’s youth by sponsoring the 61st Annual Miss Jaycees Queen Show, an event that has made significant contributions to Antigua’s summer Carnival celebrations over many years. (more…)
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Cruise tourism in Antigua is showing no signs of slowing down. With the help of Celebrity Beyond and Norwegian Sky, Antigua Cruise Port set a new record on Thursday, May 9, by welcoming over 500,000 passengers since the beginning of the year. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port welcomed Valiant Lady of Virgin Voyages for her inaugural call on January 18, 2024. (more…)
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Antigua and Barbuda’s surging cruise industry is off to a very strong start so far in 2023, Caribbean Journal has learned. (more…)
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Seabourn Pursuit, an ultra-luxury ship made her way to Heritage Quay for her inaugural call Saturday morning. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port sponsored the National Public Library of Antigua & Barbuda’s Summer Reading Programme to support the development of young minds. (more…)
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Two cruise ships docked at Antigua Cruise Port on Wednesday, a rare occurrence for the summer months in the Eastern Caribbean. (more…)
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Disney Magic returned to Antigua Cruise Port for the first time for the year with over two thousand passengers. (more…)
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Over half a million cruise passengers visited Antigua during the winter season 2022/2023, an excellent performance for the industry which continues to rebound. (more…)
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It’s not something you see every day: on February 27, 2023, not one but three AIDA cruise ships moored in the port of St Johns on the Caribbean island of Antigua. (more…)
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Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed P&O Cruises Arvia for its homeporting operations with over 4,500 passengers. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port has confirmed that a luxury yacht owned by Emerald Cruises will homeport in Antigua in 2023. (more…)
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Ninety-two (92) Antiguans and Barbudans have been offered employment opportunities aboard Italian-owned Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) cruise vessels following a recently concluded job recruitment drive in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Investment. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) launched its “Summer Cool” training program on June 15th to support the professional development of its team members and the growth of the port community. (more…)
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Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism and Investment The Honourable Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez was joined by Royal Caribbean Group, Vice President of Government Relations, Americas, Russell Benford to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Royal Caribbean Group to bring thousands of job opportunities to the people of Antigua and Barbuda in June. (more…)
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Yesterday, February 08, 2022, signals the highest single day arrival not only since the commencement of Antigua Cruise Port, but in the history of Antigua and Barbuda. (more…)
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Despite previous reports that the country would welcome its first Oasis-class ship into St John’s before the end of 2021, that timeline is now highly unlikely. (antiguaobserver.com)
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Another momentous day to behold with the arrival of Silver Whisper of Silversea Cruises, Sky Princess of Princess Cruises and Britannia of P&O International on Sunday 14th November 2021, earmarks yet another great day as three cruise ships berthed in the St. John’s Harbour. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) has announced that it will begin its upland development project by April 2022. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port welcomed Viking Orion on October 29th with a brief inauguration ceremony that included the participation of the Ministry of Tourism & Investment and the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA). (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port proudly launched its “Certified Cruise Port Ambassador” program in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Investment last week in preparation for the country’s cruising comeback. (more…)
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More than one year after the closure of Antigua Cruise Port due to the global shut down of the cruise industry, the management of the port, along with a contingent of Government officials, welcomed the Celebrity Cruises vessel “Celebrity Silhouette” on Saturday, April 17, 2021. (more…)
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Crystal continues to be at the forefront of the cruise industry’s return as the company announced that “Crystal Symphony” will sail a series of 15 10-night Luxury Caribbean Escapes round-trip from St. John’s, becoming the first ship ever to homeport in Antigua. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port has finalized negotiations P&O Cruises to homeport “Arvia”, currently under construction in Germany and that will join the P&O Cruises fleet in December 2022. (more…)
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With an existing cruise presence in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Asia-Pacific regions, as well as commercial port operations in Turkey and Montenegro, its ambition is to turn Antigua and Barbuda into one of the top cruise destinations in the Caribbean. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port and Global Ports Holding (GPH) in collaboration with Destinations Together and the Antigua Tourism Authority recently hosted a well-attended webinar focused on the restart of cruise tourism and enhancing the visitor experience. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port and Global Ports Holding (GPH) recently donated a much-needed emergency response vehicle to Antigua & Barbuda Emergency Medical Services. The 2019 Toyota Noah, which will be used for this service, was purchased from local auto dealer, Harney Motors. (more…)
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Construction on the New Pier at Heritage Quay is moving full speed ahead despite brief delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
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