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Disney Treasure makes inaugural call to VI with 2978 passengers & 1713 crew

From left: Captain of Disney Treasure, Marco Nagara; Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4); Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R6); and Minnie at the plaque exchange ceremony onboard the cruise ship today, November 27, 2024. Photo: BVIPA
Disney Treasure, Disney Cruise Line’s newest and most innovative ship, made its inaugural call to the Virgin Islands with 2978 passengers and 1713 crew on November 27, 2024. Photo: cruisemapper.com
Disney Treasure, Disney Cruise Line’s newest and most innovative ship, made its inaugural call to the Virgin Islands with 2978 passengers and 1713 crew on November 27, 2024. Photo: cruisemapper.com
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory welcomed the Disney Treasure to Tortola today, Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

The Treasure, Disney Cruise Line’s newest and most innovative ship, made its inaugural call to the Virgin Islands with 2978 passengers and 1713 crew.

According to the BVI Port Authority (BVIPA), in a press release, a plaque exchange ceremony onboard the ship marked the occasion, with Captain Marco Nagara, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R6), BVI Ports Authority officials, VI Government representatives, Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) representatives and Disney’s local agent commemorated the inaugural.

The ceremony, according to the BVIPA, underscored the strong partnership between Disney Cruise Line and the VI, a marquee destination on the Treasure’s Caribbean itineraries.

The Disney Treasure is a marvel of modern cruising, offering state-of-the-art amenities, sustainability-focused features, and Disney’s signature storytelling magic. According to the BVIPA, its arrival highlights the Virgin Islands’ ongoing commitment to providing authentic and excellent experiences for cruise visitors.

10 Responses to “Disney Treasure makes inaugural call to VI with 2978 passengers & 1713 crew”

  • Citizen (27/11/2024, 17:41) Like (5) Dislike (16) Reply
    The bvi is still the place to visit thanks to the vip government
    • hmm (28/11/2024, 07:19) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      To see what? To drive on what? To do WHAT? Those people look so unimpressed by the time they get past the banks!! The raods getting a little lick and a promise that wouldn't last 2 days past Sunday!! The bush cuy should be done island wide at least every quarter at minimum to keep them same tourist and US from getting slapped with bush!! I want us to thrive but lord man we in shambles!!!
  • crime (27/11/2024, 21:33) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    The Shootings in the BVI are an epidemic - why would the tourists want to take a chance
  • Saw bus full (28/11/2024, 01:02) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bus fulls heading beef I was soo ashamed the conditions of roads everywhere
    What they had to ensure this place needs shutting down really call a state of emergency ???? and fix the darn roads

    Why wait till d season starts to dig up the roads like this ?
    Idiot that …..
  • Cruise the way to go. (28/11/2024, 03:48) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    While we showing off over one new ship which is good. ship. Across the waters in SK they having 2 new one a week and 3-4 daily. They start after us and lon gone passed us, hey are having the Icon every other week. Don't understand why we can't see the need for another longer deeper Cruise Dock, the location is there, West of the existing one...The Rich hate cruise ships and passengers but they put food on a lot of poor people lives even changed some lives from poof to middle class and rich..that's a fact.
  • ... (28/11/2024, 07:48) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Miss the only take pictures no real work
  • just asking (28/11/2024, 10:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Which Hon. Minister is the one in the red coat?
  • WEW (28/11/2024, 14:06) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Our premier will say that's 4691 visitors to the BVI when only 2 or 3 hundred actually get off the boat.
  • God N time (28/11/2024, 17:11) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    What is your contribution in helping the visitors longing to get off the shop more than just blowing hot air
  • Donnell Bahringer (29/11/2024, 06:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I also earn a lot of money from this app.


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