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Viking Sky to Make First St Maarten Call

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - March 3, 2018 - 5:14 pm

By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

Viking Ocean Cruises ship Viking Sky will make its inaugural to Port St. Maarten on Monday, March 5.

This will be the first inaugural call of a cruise vessel for the port since the passing of Hurricane Irma in September 2017.

“The first inaugural call of a vessel from a cruise line post-Irma is testament to our destinations return to the cruise tourism market. Let us continue to welcome our guests with a smile and be courteous as we build back better our cruise product and destination,” Port St. Maarten Management said in a statement.

Viking Sky took its maiden voyage in February 2017 and has a length of 748 feet and carries 930 guests.

Viking cruise passengers tend to be 55 and older and are mostly from North America and the United Kingdom.

The line offers destination-focused itineraries designed for experienced travelers who have an interest in geography, culture and history.

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