1,500 capacity is still a pretty decently sized cruise ship. Azamara, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, and several other luxury cruisers use ships up to this size. However, those cruise lines are not cost effective for a wide variety of people. If St. Martin is going to be successful with this it will be imperative that they offer affordable cruises along with luxury cruises. I hope that will become a goal for them, because I see a lot of potential for expanding this cruise port.

As for the cost of flying to SXM, I suppose that will factor in somewhat. But, when someone takes a Mediterranean cruise (for example) it definitely costs more to fly to Rome, Barcelona, Athens, etc. than it does St. Martin. If the cruises are attractive, unique, and priced well people will get there. And, they'll especially get to St. Martin to do this. I know I will!