New cruise pier for BVI beset by delays

The continuing growth in passenger numbers has led inevitably to ever-larger cruise ships, with some vessels now capable of carrying more than 4,000 passengers and crew.

Of course, in order to remain an attractive destination, some ports have also had to develop their facilities to accommodate these larger vessels. A case in point is the British Virgin Islands (BVI), which is embarking on an ambitious cruise pier expansion project.

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