Sint Maarten – Carnival Valor first Cruise Ship Visit this Saturday after Gonzalo

POINT BLANCHE, St. Maarten – Port St. Maarten – The first cruise ship to call at Port St. Maarten will be on Saturday when the Carnival Valor docks at the Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo facility.

After a side sonar inspection of the seabed in and around the cruise piers, no undersea obstructions were found.  Cargo operations are well underway already and cruise will come online on Saturday, October 18^th.

Port St. Maarten after an assessment was carried out received only superficial and cosmetic damages such as broken tree limbs and signs.  The cruise facility is ready to welcome the first cruise visitors back to the ‘Friendly Island.’

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Port St. Maarten Mark Mingo said on Thursday that it’s back to business.

“Much has been accomplished since the passing of Hurricane Gonzalo on Monday evening.  We have seen all hands on deck where it concerns people coming together to get the country back on its feet.  From the seaport to the airport, destination St. Maarten is back,” CEO Mark Mingo said on Thursday.

About St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies

The St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies comprises 13 companies responsible for most of the country’s maritime activities.  The operations of the Harbour Group can be summarized into four pillars of Cruise, Cargo, Yachting and Real Estate.  The Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facilities cater to over 1.5 million cruise passengers annually.  The cargo facilities have led to a steady growth in containerized business making the island a hub for the North Eastern Caribbean where it concerns transshipment services.  The port caters to the Giga yachts and vessels providing berthing and fueling services to this sector.  The harbour group also owns and manages a wide range of commercial real estate across the country. 

Port St. Maarten is a modern, well equipped and secure port facility that is operated and managed by a dedicated professional staff.  Visit our website for further information www.portofstmaarten.com or call +1 721 542-8503 or 8504, email: buzz@portofstmaarten.com