Antigua and Barbuda will welcome more than 113,500 cruise passengers in March 2026. The month marks the peak of the 2025–2026 cruise season. As a result, tourism and local businesses expect a major boost.

The Antigua Cruise Port will host ships in St John’s, Falmouth, and Barbuda.

🔹 Month Highlights

• Over 113,500 cruise passengers expected in March
• Ships arriving almost every day
• Ports: St John’s, Falmouth, and Barbuda
• Strong support for vendors, taxis, restaurants, and tour operators

🔹 March 1–2 Kickoff

• March 1: Explora II and Mein Schiff 2
  • Total passengers: 3,816
• March 2: Mein Schiff 2 and SeaDream II
  • SeaDream II brings 94 passengers

🔹 Busiest Early Days

• March 3: Six ships dock
  • Grand Princess – 2,606
  • Britannia – 3,638
  • Celebrity Eclipse – 2,852
  • Explora I – 922
  • Norwegian Epic – 4,228
  • Wind Spirit – 163
• March 4:
  • Enchanted Princess – 3,560
  • Seabourn Ovation – 600
  • Evrima – 214
  • Emerald Sakara – 100

🔹 Mid-Month Traffic

• March 6:
  • Odyssey of The Seas – 4,188
  • Marella Explorer – 1,916
  • Viking Sea – 928
• March 7–8:
  • Arvia – 5,280 (overnight stay)
• March 12:
  • MSC Virtuosa – 4,842
  • Valiant Lady – 2,672

🔹 Late-Month Surge

• March 16:
  • Queen Elizabeth – 2,080
  • Brilliant Lady – 2,672
• March 26:
  • MSC Virtuosa – 4,842
  • Brilliance Of The Seas – 2,148
• March 31:
  • Celebrity Ascent – 2,918
  • Norwegian Epic – 4,228

🔹 Economic Impact

• Day visitors support small businesses
• Vendors and artisans gain steady sales
• Taxi drivers and tour guides see higher demand
• Restaurants and hotels benefit

Overall, March will bring steady arrivals. Therefore, Antigua and Barbuda can expect strong tourism activity all month.