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Cruise ships have been given the go-ahead by Government to resume calling on The Cayman Islands from 21st March, 2022.

The resumption of the Islands cruise industry has been approved to proceed in two-phases, with Phase I anticipated to continue for four weeks. During Phase I, a total of twenty one ships have been approved to call on Grand Cayman, commencing with the Disney Magic which is scheduled to arrive on Monday 21st March. The complete schedule of cruise calls during Phase I is listed below and will also be posted on the Gov.ky and Ministry of Tourism and Transport websites; as well as the Port Authority’s online shipping schedule.

CRUISE SHIP SCHEDULE – PHASE I

Cruise Ship Date Maximum Passenger Capacity

Disney Magic 21 March 2022 2700

Carnival Paradise 23 March 2022 2697

Carnival Sunrise 23 March 2022 3920

Celebrity Apex 24 March 2022 3385

Carnival Glory 24 March 2022 3806

Emerald Princess 25 March 2022 3092

Disney Fantasy 29 March 2022 4000

MSC Seashore 29 March 2022 4560

Celebrity Reflection 30 March 2022 3480

Rotterdam 31 March 2022 2650

Celebrity Edge 1 April 2022 3385

Carnival Vista 6 April 2022 4977

Carnival Paradise 6 April 2022 2697

Carnival Sunrise 6 April 2022 3920

Celebrity Apex 7 April 2022 3385

Carnival Pride 8 April 2022 2680

MSC Seashore 12 April 2022 4560

Carnival Pride 12 April 2022 2680

Carnival Horizon 13 April 2022 5101

Celebrity Edge 13 April 2022 3385

Celebrity Equinox 17 April 2022 3148

TOTAL 74,208

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: Tuesday 1st March, 2022

Contact: Gina Matthews

Direct line: (345) 244-1259

Cell Phone (345) 526-1259 E-mail address: gina.matthews@gov.ky Official Government Portal: www.gov.ky Facebook.com/Ministry of Tourism & Transport

The Minister for Tourism and Transport, Hon. Kenneth Bryan stated that “The reason we are releasing the information as soon as it becomes available is to provide our industry partners and stakeholders with as much time as possible to plan for the return of cruise passengers and prepare their operations accordingly.” Notwithstanding, the Minister noted that one Regulations are finalised, a press conference will be held to provide the public with more detailed information.

Cabinet’s approval of the return of cruise ships and the associated schedule for Phase I, has paved the way for the regulatory amendments specific to the cruise industry, to be drafted. These are expected to be approved next week, well ahead of the arrival of the first cruise call.

“Cruise tourism makes up a significant portion of our tourism industry and the return of cruise passengers will bring welcomed relief to many Caymanians who depend on this industry for their livelihoods,” said Minister Bryan. “Every cruise call that brings passengers to our shores is helping to support Caymanian employees and business owners that have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The public is reminded to check government channels to remain up-to-date on the latest news government news and information.