Icon of the Seas in Ponce | A Historic Moment for Southern Puerto Rico

A cinematic reflection on the first passenger arrival of Icon of the Seas at Ponce’s Port of the Americas.

This short film observes a moment of transition for the city and its harbor, where scale, expectation, and local identity converged along the southern coast. Rather than spectacle, the work centers on context, presence, and the cultural weight of arrival.

Through measured visual storytelling and restrained narration, the piece frames the significance of this milestone for southern Puerto Rico, reflecting civic pride, continuity, and the enduring character of place.