Shumaker Advises on Transformation of Crown Bay Cruise Port in the U.S. Virgin Islands  – Legal Reader

The redevelopment represents a transformative public‑personal collaboration to modernize the Crown Bay waterfront.

U.S. Virgin Islands — The nationwide regulation agency Shumaker represented the U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) in reference to a transformational long-term lease settlement for the redevelopment of VIPA’s Crown Bay cruise port in St. Thomas – one of many largest current personal growth tasks within the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The lease settlement was signed on December 17, 2025, by VIPA and Crown Bay Locations, L.P., a subsidiary of Cruise Terminals Worldwide (CTI), a three way partnership between Royal Caribbean Group and funds suggested by iCON Infrastructure.

The signing ceremony was attended by Governor of the USVI, Albert B. Bryan Jr., Lt. Governor of the USVI, Tregenza Roach, President of the thirty sixth Legislature of the USVI, Senator Milton Potter, Tourism Commissioner Designee of the USVI, Carlton Dowe, Govt Director of VIPA, members of VIPA’s board, and executives from CTI, Royal Caribbean Group, and iCON Infrastructure LLP.

The Shumaker workforce, led by Accomplice Howard King, suggested VIPA on a long-term lease granting Crown Bay Locations the best to develop, function, and preserve the cruise port and associated services at Crown Bay. The U.S. Virgin Islands is among the Caribbean’s most sought-after locations, and Crown Bay serves as a crucial gateway, welcoming vital passenger volumes annually and supporting the territory’s tourism-driven economic system.

The redevelopment represents a transformative public‑personal collaboration to modernize the Crown Bay waterfront. As soon as accomplished, the venture will increase Crown Bay’s footprint from roughly eight acres to roughly 25 acres and add a 3rd berth. This growth will enable the port to concurrently accommodate two Icon Class cruise ships and one Quantum Class cruise ship, considerably rising the port’s capability.

The redevelopment will even embrace substantial infrastructure enhancements, together with the deepening of the Charlotte Amalie channel; abatement, demolition, and environmental remediation work; growth of a brand new day resort and floor transportation space; and enhancements to Crown Bay Heart and the present cruise pier on the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal.

“We’re honored to have labored with VIPA over the previous 4 years on what’s an important cruise port venture within the U.S. Virgin Islands,” mentioned Howard. “The redevelopment will assist strengthen the U.S. Virgin Islands’ place as a premier Caribbean vacation spot and as cruise strains proceed to deploy bigger ships and spend money on onshore experiences, we count on to see elevated growth of cruise vacation spot tasks by world-class firms akin to CTI and Royal Caribbean.”

Extra Shumaker attorneys concerned on this transaction embrace companions David Ricco, Trey Baker, Christa Sullivan, and Mike O’Callaghan.

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