St. Kitts and Nevis is charting a bold new course in regional tourism with a landmark homeporting arrangement at Port Zante, St. Kitts, with P&O Cruises under the Carnival Corporation brand.

Projected to begin November 2027, the federation will transition from simply welcoming cruise calls to serving as a turnaround hub. It is a move that reshapes the economic landscape. Unlike traditional port calls, homeporting means vessels will provision, restock and prepare for voyages directly from Port Zante, creating demand for everything from agriculture to laundry services.

Federal Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Marsha Henderson gave this example:

She also spoke of the required infrastructure that will be done through collaboration between the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority and the Urban Development Corporation:

Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Marsha Henderson.