The “Margaritaville at Sea Islander”.
WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao welcomed the “Margaritaville at Sea Islander” on its inaugural call at the Port of Willemstad, adding another cruise ship to the growing number of vessels visiting the island. To commemorate the ship’s first visit, a traditional plaque exchange ceremony was held on board.
Representatives of Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA), Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB), Maduro Shipping and Curaçao Customs participated in the ceremony together with the ship’s captain. The plaque exchange is a maritime tradition used to mark a cruise ship’s inaugural visit to a destination.
The vessel’s arrival introduces the Margaritaville at Sea brand to Curaçao and further connects the island with the international cruise industry. It also expands the range of ships bringing passengers to Willemstad, where cruise tourism remains an important part of the island’s hospitality product.
Curaçao continues to position itself as a Caribbean cruise destination, with visiting passengers contributing to activity in Willemstad and businesses serving the tourism sector.
