COMING SOON US Virgin Islands signs deal with Royal Caribbean to boost tourism

Posted on 12/23/2015 | About Saint Croix Island, US Virgin Islands

The US Virgin Islands has signed a 10-year deal with the world's second largest cruise line to help boost tourism and generate revenue. Officials said the deal with Royal Caribbean Cruises was reached after several years of negotiation and becomes effective October 2016.

The Port Authority said Tuesday that Royal Caribbean Cruises has pledged among other things to guarantee a certain amount of passengers and pay a fee to berth at the island of St. Croix. The company owns two of the largest cruise ships in the world that already visit St. Thomas on alternate weeks.