St. Kitts is heating up. The twin-island destination is seeing a surge in tourism numbers, with 61,374 air arrivals recorded through April 2025 — a 14 percent increase over the same period last year. Cruise traffic is also on the rise, with 690,244 passengers arriving by sea so far this year, continuing an upward trend that has put the island firmly back on the radar for both cruise lines and travelers.
That momentum is translating into real economic impact. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, visitor spending in St. Kitts totaled US $24.3 million, with U.S. travelers accounting for more than half that figure — over US $12 million. Just across the Narrows, Nevis is seeing similar gains, reporting a 20 percent jump in lodging spend as interest grows in the sister island.
One of the standout stories of the season is Canada. Air Canada flights to St. Kitts saw an impressive 89 percent load factor in the first quarter, driven in part by a clever digital campaign that used real-time weather triggers to reach cold-weather travelers through The Weather Network. That effort, combined with a 40 percent Air Canada Vacations sale, helped position the island as a warm-weather escape when Canadians needed it most.
Taken together, the numbers tell a clear story: St. Kitts is on a growth trajectory, buoyed by rising airlift, steady cruise interest, and travelers who are spending more once they arrive. For hoteliers, tour operators, and the wider tourism sector, it’s a welcome sign that the island’s appeal is expanding — and that strategic marketing efforts are paying off in tangible ways. With summer approaching and strong signals from key markets, St. Kitts isn’t just regaining ground — it’s building something bigger.
The island’s tourism outlook is not only strong but accelerating, with momentum carrying into what could be one of its most successful years yet.
What’s new in St Kitts right now? The biggest addition is an eatery we’ve called the hottest new restaurant in the Caribbean, set at the centuries-old Brimstone Hill fortress.
