Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, Junior Minister of Tourism Luce Hodge and other officials are featured as they officially welcomed Iona and Avira, sister ships from P&O Cruises, during a ceremonial event at the port earlier today. The occasion marked the inaugural call of Iona to the British Virgin Islands and the first instance of the two sister ships docking together in the Territory.

Iona and Avira are vessels from P&O Cruises, a prominent British cruise line and are visiting the Virgin Islands as part of their scheduled itineraries.

Passengers and crew from both ships were welcomed at the port before venturing out to experience the Virgin Islands. Photos: BVIPA