The premier acknowledged the seasonal saturation with cruise shippers, and said they are working with the cruise ship companies to spread the visits out throughout the year. Unlikely, since most of the boats move to the Mediterranean in summer. Also unlikely the government will restrict cruise arrivals because they are addicted to the passenger fees and beholden to the votes of taxi drivers. If they are aware of the negative impact of cruise over saturation on business, they don't care.
The fee increases were driven in part by government looking for revenue, but also by the BVI charter industry seeking parity. In addition to the revenue are issues of work permits and other regulatory burdens.
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