Carnival Company and Grand Turk have launched new pointers for public entry to the port when cruise ships are visiting. The adjustments have been made to make sure that all cruise passengers have a secure and satisfying expertise on the port.
This new settlement between Carnival Company, The Turks & Caicos Islands Authorities, and the Grand Turk Cruise Heart (GTCC) will assist present a secure and safe atmosphere for all friends who’re visiting the port.
The brand new coverage promotes a family-friendly ambiance and these new pointers may even assist keep the recognition of Grand Turk with cruise friends, assist native companies and foster a welcoming and business-friendly atmosphere for meals, beverage, shore tour, and retail companions.
This coverage will probably be efficient on Thursday, August 15, 2024 and applies to when cruise ships are in port:
- Throughout working hours (when a cruise ship is in port), entry to GTCC by most people is just granted to people who receive a one-day identification (ID) badge.
- Entry will probably be by the primary entrance and will probably be freed from cost.
Notice: Cruise ship passengers won’t should obtain an ID badge, it solely applies to those that are staying on the island who need to entry the port.
Guests age 18 years and older can obtain an ID badge on the predominant entrance to GTCC. These beneath the age of 18 should be accompanied by an grownup.
Anybody visitor present accesses the cruise port with out an ID badge will probably be turned over to legislation enforcement.
Weapons and any threatening language or habits won’t be tolerated.
Guests who’re granted entry to the port comply with not promote any companies with gross sales and solicitation being prohibited.
Cruise strains and authorized tour operators would be the solely ones who can conduct enterprise within the port.
Juan Fernandez, vp of Carnival Company’s vacation spot operations, gave the next assertion:
“We drastically recognize the collaborative spirit of partnership from authorities and cruise middle leaders to supply an added layer of safety on the Grand Turk Cruise Heart amenities, whereas additionally permitting residents all alternatives to benefit from the seashore, procuring and eating places.”
The Honourable Charles Washington Misick, Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands, added:
“The Authorities’s position is to make sure that these with entry to the amenities on the Grand Turk Cruise Heart – be they cruise passengers, tour operators, distributors, and guests to the port – have an satisfying expertise. The Authorities is dedicated to working with Grand Turk Cruise Heart to enhance service supply in order that the vacation spot stays aggressive, while making certain security, and offering sustainable financial alternatives.”
Carnival Company has a number of cruise strains that go to Grand Turk together with Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises.
