Royal Caribbean, VIPA, CTI sign agreement to redevelop Crown Bay District

The Virgin Islands Port Authority, Royal Caribbean (RCL) Group, and Cruise Terminals International announced the signing of a landmark agreement to redevelop the Crown Bay District into a vibrant, mixed-use destination for residents and visitors during a ceremony held on Wednesday, December 17 at Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, St. Thomas. The redevelopment of Crown Bay will modernize the waterfront by transforming Crown Bay Center into a vibrant, tourism-focused area with improved commercial, recreational, and cultural spaces. The project will deliver significant financial benefits for the community, including generation of new jobs during the construction phase and ongoing operations, creation of entrepreneurial opportunities for local businesses, and significantly enhanced opportunities for local taxi drivers and tour operators.