That is only part of the story reported by BVI News.They cite customer feedback as well. BVI politicians are finger pointing, blaming the state of the BVI infrastucture. For those of us with rental properties the cruise shippers have had a very negative impact for those expecting"Nature's Little Secrets"...not much of a secret with 4000 folks ,and sometimes almost twice that number, on our small island. The yacht charter business is doing well because they just sail away from the crowds ( witness the fewer boast at anchor in CGB when cruise ships are in).The beach bars that everyone thinks do well from the cruise passengers actually suffer because they keep customers away who want a nice lunch and cocktails .Sadly the folks on cruise ships do not spend much money ashore.There were even stories of one cruise line telling cruise shippers not to bother shopping in the BVIs and save their $$ for St Thomas...where,of course, they recommend several high end stores..The Gov makes $$off the landing fee per head...taxi drivers (especially the Romney Group) make $$ and the chair renters make $$..at the expense of land based guests who rent a car,dine out (and tip well) and stay in a villa or small hotel.

Last edited by Manpot; 05/10/2024 12:42 PM.