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Iona makes inaugural call to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands proudly welcomed P&O Cruises' Iona on her inaugural call to the Territory on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Ensuring readiness for multiple cruise ship days
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) advises residents and visitors of upcoming multiple ship days that will bring an increased number of cruise passengers to the territory.
Villa Vie Odyssey’s inaugural call to the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) on December 2, 2024, proudly welcomed the Villa Vie Odyssey on its inaugural call to the Virgin Islands, docking at the cruise pier for several days in Road Harbour.
Disney Treasure makes inaugural call to VI with 2978 passengers & 1713 crew
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory welcomed the Disney Treasure to Tortola today, Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Road Town Jetty mural unveiled
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Road Town Jetty Mural was unveiled on Friday, November 15, 2024, by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).
Remove all unauthorised items from Vinomar site by Oct 18- BVIPA
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is notifying the public that all containers, chassis, and any other items at the Vinomar Site, adjacent to Qwomar Trading Ltd, should be removed by October 18, 2024.
Natasha J. Chalwell tipped to be Deputy Director of BVITB
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Sources closed to the process have informed our News Centre that current Marketing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Mrs Natasha J. Chalwell is expected to become the new Deputy Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Airports among closures today due to TS Ernesto
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The three airports in the Virgin Islands will be closed later today, August 13, 2024, as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches the Virgin Islands (VI).
Estimated 512 cruise calls booked for 2024 in VI – BVIPA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Projected to be a record year for cruise tourism in the Virgin Islands, an Estimated 512 Cruise calls have already been booked for the 2024 year according to data from the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).
Silver Nova’s inaugural call to the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– On 11 March 2024, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) in collaboration with the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and local ship agent ROMASCO Group, commemorated the inaugural arrival of Silversea Cruises, Silver Nova with a plaque exchange ceremony.

