Barbados welcomed the first commercial cruise in 15 months when the Celebrity Millennium sailed into the Port of Bridgetown early on June 7. The Barbados Port Incorporated has announced this on Facebook.
To commemorate the occasion, a Barbados delegation led by Minister of Tourism and International Transport Senator Lisa Cummins and Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Hon. Kirk Humphrey hosted a brief welcome and traditional plaque exchange ceremony with the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line executives.
The cruise executives were also presented welcome gifts by the Barbados Tourism and Marketing Inc.
The Celebrity Millennium became the first ship to sail with guests from North America in more than a year.
Barbados Welcomes Celebrity Millennium, First Cruise Ship in 15 Months