St. Vincent Cruise Port Signs 30-Year Deal With Global Ports Holding

October 31, 2026 — Global Ports Holding (GPH) has signed a 30-year agreement with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to run St. Vincent Cruise Port in Kingstown.

The details

The deal follows a memorandum of understanding signed in June 2026. It was signed at the Kingstown Cruise Ship Berth on October 26, 2026.
GPH plans to invest in stages in infrastructure, berths for larger ships, the passenger experience and new shore excursions. Timing and costs are TBA.
GPH expects to take over port operations in the first quarter of 2027, if the conditions of the agreement are met.
The port expects more than 250,000 cruise passengers in the 2026–27 season.
No cruise lines were named.

What it means for airline travelers

Nothing changes yet. No changes to cruise calls were announced, and the improvements are planned but not yet built.
No travel-industry or interline rates were mentioned.