**Barbados Welcomes First Cruise Ship, Reviving Tourism**.
**Bridgetown, Barbados** – **February 18, 2023** – The first cruise ship in over two years docked in Barbados on Friday, bringing relief to a tourism industry that has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic..
The arrival of the Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas marked a significant milestone in the recovery of Barbados’ tourism sector, which accounts for about 40% of the island’s gross domestic product (GDP)..
**Arrival of the Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas**.
The Adventure of the Seas, carrying over 5,000 passengers and crew, berthed at the Bridgetown Port at around 8:00 am local time. It was greeted by a colorful welcome ceremony that included music, dancing, and speeches by government officials..
Prime Minister Mia Mottley hailed the arrival of the cruise ship as a .
