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Norwegian VIVA makes inaugural call to VI

The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) on Saturday, December 16, 2023, welcomed Norwegian VIVA on its inaugural call to the territory. Photo: letsgotours.com/File
Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), left, with Captain of Norwegian VIVA, Kim Karlsson on December 16, 2023. Photo: BVIPA
Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), left, with Captain of Norwegian VIVA, Kim Karlsson on December 16, 2023. Photo: BVIPA
The welcoming event for Norwegian VIVA took place with a plaque exchange ceremony that was attended by representatives of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), Tortola Pier Park Ltd, British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and local ship agent Island Shipping Trading Co. Ltd. Photo: BVIPA
The welcoming event for Norwegian VIVA took place with a plaque exchange ceremony that was attended by representatives of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), Tortola Pier Park Ltd, British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and local ship agent Island Shipping Trading Co. Ltd. Photo: BVIPA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) on Saturday, December 16, 2023, welcomed Norwegian VIVA on its inaugural call to the territory.

Norwegian VIVA is Norwegian Cruise Line’s second of five prima-class ships.

The first port call by VIVA was commemorated with a plaque exchange ceremony that was attended by representatives of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), Tortola Pier Park Ltd, British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB), and local ship agent Island Shipping Trading Co. Ltd.

Present also was Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), according to a press release from the BVIPA.

The ceremony took place onboard the ship while it was berthed at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, Tortola with Captain Kim Karlsson.

Special guest Michele Paige, CEO of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) also joined in the ceremony. 

9 Responses to “Norwegian VIVA makes inaugural call to VI”

  • Big Richard (17/12/2023, 14:17) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    Where was the Premier? Off on another trip ?
    • Respect to Sea Port (18/12/2023, 03:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      I want to big up the board and management of the Port , they are good hearted people, they take very good care of their staff..They made their staff feel appreciated, important and happy with a nice Christmas Bonus..God will continue to bless this entity and keep them prospering,. Those companies that show no love, no appreciation for their staff at Christmas will never prosper. God don't like evil people who enjoy treating people badly especially their hard working staff..
  • BVI love (17/12/2023, 15:01) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
    The bvi under the vip is on the move who don’t like it leave
  • one eye (17/12/2023, 16:22) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    Free Palestine, free the Drew , Jews have a right to defend themselves
  • herbs power (17/12/2023, 17:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let me hear the taxi men say, platinum pocket.
  • Taxi driver (17/12/2023, 19:36) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    We are very grateful for the ships we make $$$
  • Good. Progress. (18/12/2023, 03:18) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    Norwegian line is one the better lines of ships, its a great thing to have the increase numbers the people benefit..Can't we get at least especially during the season one Carnival ship a month.That's not asking for too much.?
  • Lb (18/12/2023, 06:26) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    We easily get 15-20 inaugural calls every single year! What’s the big deal when this is nothing new not anything special. They already had at least 7 inaugural Cruiseship calls since November. BVI government has absolutely nothing to do with why a particular ship ends up here for the first time. Don’t let the Minister and the rest fool you off posing taking picture with the captain like they did something. All just a public relations stunt.
    • @ LB (18/12/2023, 08:13) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
      You haters jealous because vip on the move and will be reelected

      The opposition is pure confusion


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