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Roseau, Dominica – January 22, 2026 — Discover Dominica Authority (DDA), in collaboration with key tourism stakeholders, will officially welcome the inaugural visits of MV Brilliance of the Seas on January 23, 2026, and MV Queen Victoria on January 24, 2026, marking two significant milestones for Dominica’s cruise tourism sector.
The inaugural call of MV Brilliance of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, will be commemorated with a ceremonial plaque exchange at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth, celebrating the vessel’s first visit to the Nature Island. The ceremony will bring together the ship’s captain and crew, government officials, tourism partners, and industry stakeholders in recognition of this important occasion.
On January 24, Dominica will also welcome the inaugural visit of MV Queen Victoria, a Cunard Line vessel renowned for its elegance and premium cruise experience. The visit underscores Dominica’s growing appeal as a destination for diverse cruise markets, including luxury and premium cruise lines.
These two inaugural visits will bring the total number of inaugural cruise calls for the 2025/2026 season to ten (10), reflecting continued confidence in Dominica as a cruise destination.
Passengers from both vessels will have the opportunity to explore the island through curated shore excursions, showcasing Dominica’s waterfalls, rainforests, marine environments, and vibrant communities.
Speaking on the significance of the visits, the Discover Dominica Authority noted that inaugural calls are not only ceremonial but strategic, as they strengthen relationships with cruise partners and enhance destination visibility within the global cruise industry.
The Authority extends appreciation to the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority, customs and immigration officials, tour operators, taxi associations, vendors, and all tourism stakeholders whose collaboration ensures a warm and memorable welcome for cruise visitors.
Dominica continues to position itself as a sustainable cruise destination, committed to delivering exceptional experiences while preserving the island’s natural and cultural assets.
About Dominica
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a) lies in the Eastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Air travelers can connect to Dominica directly from Miami on American Airlines, New Jersey on United Airlines and make regional connections on InterCaribbean Airways, WINAIR, Sunrise Airways, LIAT 2020, Caribbean Airlines, and from the surrounding hubs of Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, St Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If traveling by sea, travelers may connect to Dominica on the RFS Express ferry service from Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia.
Roseau, Dominica – January 22, 2026 — Discover Dominica Authority (DDA), in collaboration with key tourism stakeholders, will officially welcome the inaugural visits of MV Brilliance of the Seas on January 23, 2026, and MV Queen Victoria on January 24, 2026, marking two significant milestones for Dominica’s cruise tourism sector.
The inaugural call of MV Brilliance of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, will be commemorated with a ceremonial plaque exchange at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth, celebrating the vessel’s first visit to the Nature Island. The ceremony will bring together the ship’s captain and crew, government officials, tourism partners, and industry stakeholders in recognition of this important occasion.
On January 24, Dominica will also welcome the inaugural visit of MV Queen Victoria, a Cunard Line vessel renowned for its elegance and premium cruise experience. The visit underscores Dominica’s growing appeal as a destination for diverse cruise markets, including luxury and premium cruise lines.
These two inaugural visits will bring the total number of inaugural cruise calls for the 2025/2026 season to ten (10), reflecting continued confidence in Dominica as a cruise destination.
Passengers from both vessels will have the opportunity to explore the island through curated shore excursions, showcasing Dominica’s waterfalls, rainforests, marine environments, and vibrant communities.
Speaking on the significance of the visits, the Discover Dominica Authority noted that inaugural calls are not only ceremonial but strategic, as they strengthen relationships with cruise partners and enhance destination visibility within the global cruise industry.
The Authority extends appreciation to the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority, customs and immigration officials, tour operators, taxi associations, vendors, and all tourism stakeholders whose collaboration ensures a warm and memorable welcome for cruise visitors.
Dominica continues to position itself as a sustainable cruise destination, committed to delivering exceptional experiences while preserving the island’s natural and cultural assets.
About Dominica
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a) lies in the Eastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Air travelers can connect to Dominica directly from Miami on American Airlines, New Jersey on United Airlines and make regional connections on InterCaribbean Airways, WINAIR, Sunrise Airways, LIAT 2020, Caribbean Airlines, and from the surrounding hubs of Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, St Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If traveling by sea, travelers may connect to Dominica on the RFS Express ferry service from Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia.
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