Taiwan Navy visit to St Kitts and Nevis includes Port Zante open day

A Taiwan Navy stop in Basseterre on Friday, April 10, 2026 is set to include public boarding at Port Zante and a street performance on Bay Road, according to Taiwan's embassy in St Kitts and Nevis. The embassy says it is the first such naval visit to the Federation in 23 years.

The posted schedule gives the Port Zante open day a 10:30 a.m. start and a 3:00 p.m. finish at Pier 2. A separate Bay Road event near RAMS supermarket is listed with a 2:00 p.m. start and a 3:30 p.m. finish, so the two public activities partly overlap on Friday afternoon.

Visitor information for Port Zante

The embassy notice says visitors should use the arrival hall to reach the ship tour area. Once inside, attendees are expected to be able to board the vessel and speak with crew members about the training voyage.

• Port Zante, Pier 2 is the advertised boarding point.
• The stated hours are 10:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
• Visitors are told not to expect restroom access on the ship.
• Flat shoes are requested for safety.

Embassy material places the stop within Taiwan's yearly midshipmen training and goodwill voyage to partner countries.

Ships linked to the visit

One local report, citing the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority, said the visiting group includes the frigates Di-Hua and Yueh-Fei together with the support ship Pan-Shi.

Separate reporting earlier tracked the same three vessels in the Panama Canal while the Caribbean itinerary was still taking shape.

Bay Road showcase

The Bay Road program is scheduled outside RAMS supermarket. The embassy says the sequence begins with the St Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Band before Taiwan Navy demonstrations in drumming, honor guard routines, and martial arts.

Drivers were also warned to expect a temporary road closure nearby during the showcase.

Why the stop matters

The visit stands out because of the long gap since the last Taiwan Navy call cited by the embassy and because local residents are being invited into part of the schedule. Instead of remaining only an official port stop, the visit includes both onboard access at Port Zante and an outdoor event in central Basseterre.

For anyone planning to attend, the key details are the Friday, April 10, 2026 date, the Port Zante hours, and the Bay Road performance window.