The line graph illustrates the number of tourists who visited a Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017, categorised by their choice of accommodation—either staying on cruise ships or on the island itself. Figures are given in millions.
Overall, there was a consistent increase in the total number of visitors throughout the period, rising from 1 million to 3.5 million. Although both categories experienced growth, tourists staying on cruise ships saw a sharper rise, particularly after 2014.
In 2010, around 0.75 million tourists stayed on the island, while only 0.25 million chose cruise ships. The total number of visitors rose gradually over the next three years, with island stays remaining dominant. By 2012, visitors staying on the island had reached 1.25 million, whereas those on cruise ships declined slightly to 0.25 million.
From 2013 onwards, the number of cruise ship visitors increased significantly, surpassing 1 million in 2015. In contrast, the number of island-based tourists plateaued at around 1.5 million from 2013 to 2016. By 2016, both groups accounted for roughly equal numbers, with each contributing about 1.5 million visitors.
In 2017, the total number of tourists peaked at 3.5 million. Of these, 2 million stayed on cruise ships—marking the highest point for this category—while those staying on the island remained steady at 1.5 million.