British Virgin Islands received their first 2 official post hurricane cruise ship calls on December 6 and 7

Tortola Pier Park was a hive of activity on December 6 and 7 as the British Virgin Islands received their first two official cruise ship calls of the season, with the visits of the Marella Discovery and Marella Celebration, respectively. The ships brought a combined total of about 2,800 passengers to the territory.
 
A welcoming committee was on hand to greet and provide information for cruise passengers as they disembarked and entered the port facility. Many of the visitors remarked that, although they were aware that the BVI was impacted by the recent hurricanes, they wanted to disembark to support the local community. This was their way of helping the community to recover.
 
Visitors browsed the 25 or so retail outlets at the Tortola Pier Park which enthusiastically received them. Additionally, destination hosts from the BVI Tourist Board and ambassadors from the BVI Ports Authority and Tortola Pier Park provided information to the guests on the sites and attractions that were open for their enjoyment during their visit.