Port Soufriere marked another milestone with inaugural call of the luxury expedition vessel Star
Port Soufriere marked another milestone in its cruise development, with the inaugural call of the luxury expedition vessel Star Seeker. Authorities say growing traveler interest in smaller, ports continues to favor destinations like Soufriere.
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Luxury cruise vessel, Star Seeker made an inaugural call to port Soufriere, on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. The all-suite 224 guest yacht, made a stop in the picturesque town as it prepared to make its way further east. The Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager at the SRDF, Lovely Saint Aimé- Joseph says it is always a pleasure to welcome new faces into Port Soufriere and promised that Soufriere would leave a lasting impression.
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Lovely Saint Aimé Joseph
Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager
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The Soufriere Regional Development Foundation, along with other agencies including, The Ministry of Tourism, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Cox and Company and Cruise Port Saint Lucia, welcomed the captain and crew, with a short gift exchange ceremony aboard the ship.
CLAIRE GEORGE- PORT AGENT COX AND COMPANY
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Captain of Star Seeker, Tom Schofield explained that there is a demand by guests for more intimate ports like Soufriere. He gave assurances that the vessel would definitely return.
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Captain Tom Schofield
Captain- Star Seeker
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Officials say Port Soufriere continues to be positioned as a Port of choice.
