The given graph illustrates the number of travellers visiting a specific Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017.
Overall, the total number of tourists increased steadily during the period. Visitors staying on cruise ships grew considerably after 2013, while those staying on the island remained almost the same in the last few years.
In 2010, the island received around 1 million visitors, with roughly half staying on cruise ships. Over the next few years, the total steadily grew, reaching about 2.5 million by 2015. During this time, the number of people staying on the island levelled off at around 1.5 million, while those on cruise ships began to climb more quickly.
From 2015 to 2017, the number of cruise ship visitors rose sharply to nearly 2 million, overtaking those who stayed on the island. By the end of the period, the total figure reached approximately 3.5 million visitors, marking a strong overall growth.
This trend clearly shows that the island became more popular among cruise travellers over the years.
