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Viking Orion Cruise Ship makes inaugural call to VI

- all passengers & crew fully tested & allowed to move freely throughout VI; The World anchored off JvD
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), 2nd from left, welcomes Captain Richard Svardmark of Viking Orion Cruise Ship today, October 24, 2021. Photo: Facebook
' The World', one of the ships of ResidenSea Cruises, is anchored in Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke today, October 24, 2021. Photo: Facebook
' The World', one of the ships of ResidenSea Cruises, is anchored in Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke today, October 24, 2021. Photo: Facebook
Fully vaccinated passengers of 'The World' make their way on to the shores of Jost van Dyke. Photo: VINO/File
Fully vaccinated passengers of 'The World' make their way on to the shores of Jost van Dyke. Photo: VINO/File
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- Much to the delight of especially vendors and taxi drivers who have felt the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic that brought cruise tourism to a screeching halt since early last year, 2020, a cruise ship of over 350 passengers made its first call to Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park in the Virgin Islands today, Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Viking Orion Cruise Ship is carrying only fully vaccinated crew and passengers and are free to tour the Virgin Islands without any restrictions.

“Today, Sunday 24th October, 2021 is another lovely day in paradise as for the first time the Viking Orion Cruise Ship made its inauguration call to the C.B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) stated on his Facebook page this morning.

Crew & 369 passengers fully vaccinated

Premier Fahie said it was a pleasure to welcome Captain Richard Svardmark, his crew and the 369 passengers on board to the VI and that they are all fully vaccinated.

“This is good news for our store vendors, taxi operators and many more of our entrepreneurs in the BVI. Since the last major spike of Covid-19 cases, this is the first time that cruise ship’s passengers can move freely throughout the BVI as all were tested within 24 hours of arrival.

“This is progress! To God alone be all the glory!!! There is much more to come in cruise tourism and all areas of tourism in the BVI as we shift our economy into overdrive,” Premier Fahie said.

‘The World’ in JvD

Meanwhile, Jost van Dyke is also getting a bite of the cruise tourism cake as a cruise ship is in harbour today.

“What a beautiful sight to see! "THE WORLD," one of the ships of ResidenSea Cruises, is anchored in Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke,” Premier Fahie said.

Premier Fahie said the 96 passengers and 263 crew members will be free-flowing on Jost van Dyke today, Virgin Gorda tomorrow, and Road Town and Sopher's Hole in West End all this week.

Premier Fahie also said the passengers and crew are fully vaccinated and were tested 24 hours before their arrival.

“This is good news for the people of JvD, VG, and Tortola and, by extension, the economy of the BVI,” Premier Fahie said.

12 Responses to “Viking Orion Cruise Ship makes inaugural call to VI”

  • Hope they spend money (24/10/2021, 15:28) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    This ship carry rich people. Hope they spend some money...Its not much people, but littls better than none. Its going to get better...
    • @Hope they spend money (24/10/2021, 22:18) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      Rich people DONOT do cruise ships. When rich people cruise, they charter private mega yachts. Have you ever watch Below Deck?
  • Do the maths (24/10/2021, 17:35) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    These folks been to other destinations before they arrived here so they could've picked corona up before they came here
  • voter (24/10/2021, 17:40) Like (31) Dislike (9) Reply
    The bvi is back under vip
  • Greg (24/10/2021, 20:53) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    Very happy to see the cruise ship but.... Who was in charge of informing these tourists that they still have to wear a mask at all establishments? Really? Is this a joke? Some of them saying "We're all vaccinated" without a mask on, WTF? I am sooooo tired of hearing this crap. Stop this madness before we all DIE here in the BVI. Don't our Government insist WE wear masks at all establishments even though some are fully vaccinated? You better get a handle on this NOW and inform travelers they must also mask up while here or there will be hell to pay!
    • Secret Bear (25/10/2021, 16:52) Like (0) Dislike (10) Reply
      I hate to be the one to break this to you, but masks don't work. Get vaccinated, take that filthy, useless piece of cloth off your face, go outside and breathe.
  • live (24/10/2021, 21:01) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Are you not tired of stressing over this covid virus. Wake up and live it's not worth it. People are dying from stress go sip on some tea and take a breath of fresh air. We have to live with the covid virus it's not going away any time soon stop stressing. This to shall pass. Take a chill pill and rest. Stop the worrying and live.
    Peace
  • lol (25/10/2021, 01:30) Like (22) Dislike (11) Reply
    To the delight of who? Those people didnt spend a dime in the BVI apart from a taxi tour here and there. The real question is whether BVI is ready for when the real ships dock up!
  • just wrong (25/10/2021, 08:09) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Our Premier is dressed more appropriately to great a cruise ship crew then when a Governor of the BVI left the Island after finishing his term.


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