Barbuda’s Deep-Water Port to Welcome Cruise Ships in 2025

Barbuda’s Deep-Water Port to Welcome Cruise Ships in 2025

Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, during his throne speech delivered yesterday, announced plans for the construction of a deep-water port in Barbuda.

This initiative will enable the island to accommodate small cruise vessels starting in 2025, forming part of the government’s wider efforts to expand tourism and economic development in Barbuda.

“This new port will allow Barbuda to welcome cruise visitors to its shores, integrating the island more fully into our national tourism strategy,” Sir Rodney stated. He emphasized that this project underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring Barbuda’s inclusion in national growth initiatives.

The deep-water port is anticipated to enhance Barbuda’s capacity to attract and manage increased visitor traffic while preserving the island’s unique charm. Sir Rodney highlighted the project as a milestone in Barbuda’s journey toward greater integration and development.

“The government remains steadfast in its efforts to provide Barbuda with infrastructure that aligns with sustainable tourism practices,” he said, stressing that the port would complement other tourism expansions, including the recent addition of a fifth berth in Antigua designed to host larger cruise ships.

With these developments, Antigua and Barbuda aim to surpass one million tourist arrivals in 2025.

According to Sir Rodney, the deep-water port will not only boost tourism but also create jobs and stimulate the local economy in Barbuda, ensuring that the island benefits from the growing sector.

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