The 2015-2016 cruise season in Dominica commenced this October, with an expected arrival of 174 cruise ships and approximately 290,000 visitors. Dominica, an island nation with azure seas, blue skies, rolling hills, and picturesque scenery, has consistently been rated as one of the top 25 travel destinations. Its enchanting island beauty is set to attract more visitors and immigrants to Dominica. Recently, Dominica welcomed the inaugural voyage of the MV Athena cruise ship.
The MV Athena (also known as MV Minerva of All Leisure Cruises Line) made its inaugural call at the Roseau Bay terminal in Dominica on December 23. This will be the only visit of this cruise ship to Dominica during the 2015-2016 cruise season. The government of Dominica held a simple welcome ceremony at the cruise terminal.
The MV Athena (also known as MV Minerva) is a small cruise ship with a gross tonnage of 12,449 tons, a length of 437 meters, and a crew of 160 people, capable of carrying 350 passengers. Before visiting Dominica, this cruise ship docked in Barbados and will head to Saint Lucia after leaving Dominica.



