KINGSTON, JAMAICA – December 19, 2016 – Jamaica welcomed six of the world's largest and most renowned cruise vessels and megaliners in the ports of Falmouth, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Kingston. This was the second time in the past four years that this number of ships were docked in Jamaica at the same time. With the six vessels in port, Jamaica played host to over 15,000 cruise passengers eager to explore the vibrant destination.

 

ABOVE: Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas sailed into the Falmouth Cruise Shipping Port in Trelawny on November 22. The stunning vessel brought more than 6,000 passengers and will continue to make bi-monthly calls to that bustling port due to increasing demand from cruisers. The 240-year-old Port town features over 60 attractions to visitors and will allow cruise visitors to explore the history of the town.

 

ABOVE: Kingston welcomes the MS Monarch, Royal Caribbean's Pullmantur-operated ship. To date, this is the biggest cruise ship to ever call on the capital city.

 

ABOVE: MS Monarch cruisers are treated to a festive and colorful arrival. Tours of historic locations in and around Kingston including Port Royal, Devon House and the old capital of
Spanish Town were planned for the passengers. With the opening of the North-South Highway, visitors were also able to visit Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios.
 
Additionally, Ocho Rios port hosted Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic and Princess Cruises' Coral Princess while Montego Bay port hosted Thomson Cruises' Thomson Dreamand AIDA Cruises' AIDAmar.
 
This buzz of activities comes fresh off the heels of Jamaica winning the “World's Leading Cruise Destination” title by the World Travel Awards on December 4. Topping all Caribbean destinations, Jamaica won a total of nine awards total, won individually and through its resorts and travel partners.

About Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica's national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2015. Also in 2015, Jamaica earned the WTA's vote for the Caribbean's Leading Destination and the Caribbean's Leading Cruise Destination for the tenth consecutive year. Jamaica was named the top three island in the world by TripAdvisor® in 2016. Additionally, Ocho Rios was named the Caribbean's Leading Cruise Port; Sangster International Airport was voted the Caribbean's Leading Airport; Club Mobay was named the Caribbean's Leading Airport Lounge; Dolphin Cove was voted the Caribbean's Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction; the Montego Bay Convention Center was named the Caribbean's Leading Meeting & Conventions Center; and GO! Jamaica Travel was named the Caribbean's Leading Tour Operator.

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