HEBRIDEAN SKY MAKES INAUGURAL CALL TO PORT SOUFRIERE
Soufriere marked another step in its cruise development efforts, with the
inaugural call of the expedition cruise vessel Hebridean Sky. The visit brought
together the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation and partner agencies
for a brief onboard engagement with the ship’s captain and crew. Officials say
such visits reflect growing interest in ports that offer close community interaction,
and carefully managed visitor flow.
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Port Soufriere hosted the expedition cruise vessel Hebridean Sky on Friday 16 January, marking the ship’s inaugural call to Soufriere.The visit brought together SRDF and partner agencies for a brief onboard engagement, as Soufriere continues positioning itself for cruise ship calls and curated destination experiences.Master of the Hebridean Sky, Captain George Hendry, touted the Soufriere experience.
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SOT IN: 00:16 “It’s a pleasure to be back…”
SOT OUT: 00:48
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George Hendry| Captain Hebridean Sky
Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager at the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation, Lovely Saint-Aimé Joseph, welcomed the captain crew and guests said Soufriere beckons guests and travelers with undeniable beaty and charm.
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SOT IN: 00:16 Soufriere definitely offers
SOT OUT: 00:49 “…thank you.”
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Lovely Saint-Aimé Joseph | Corporate Communications & Marketing Manager, SRDF
Member of Parliament for Soufriere, Honourable Emma Hippolyte, said the
Captain’s comments were encouraging for the town and the port.
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SOT IN: 00:11 “I was very pleased…”
SOT OUT: 01:06 “…time again.”
SUPER/LOWER THIRD:
Hon. Emma Hippolyte | Member of Parliament for Soufriere
The Captain also highlighted growing demand for itineraries that favour smaller ports, where travellers can connect more closely with place and people.
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1:52–2:12 SOT 3 CAPTAIN (Niche market)
SRDF says calls like this strengthen confidence in Port Soufriere’s readiness for cruise visits, while keeping the destination experience personal and well- managed.
