Caribbean Leaders, Cruise Execs Discuss Post-Storm Recovery
Caribbean tourism officials and cruise industry leaders met on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to examine the sector’s role in hurricane recovery
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Celebration Key Welcomes One Millionth Carnival Guest
Carnival Cruise Line has celebrated the arrival of its one millionth guest at Celebration Key, just five months after the new destination opened.
Jamaica Reaches 300,000 Visitors as Tourism Rebounds Strongly
Jamaica Tourist Board announces country has surpassed 300,000 visitors following Hurricane Melissa, a milestone credited to nation’s recovery strategy.
Jamaica Reopens Cruise Ports After Hurricane Mellissa
All major Jamaican cruise ports have officially reopened following Hurricane Mellissa, according to a statement released by national authorities.
Royal Caribbean Unveils Expanded 2027-28 Itineraries
Royal Caribbean has released additional details for its 2027-28 Caribbean and Bahamas sailings with a total of 13 ships operating in the region.
MSC Cruises Unveils New Entertainment at Ocean Cay Island
MSC Cruises has announced an expanded roster of entertainment options coming to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its exclusive Bahamian island.
Celebration Key Unveils First Holiday Decor & Seasonal Events
Carnival Cruise Line’s Grand Bahama destination Celebration Key has rolled out its first collection of holiday decorations and seasonal activities
Search Underway for Missing U.S. Tourist in St. Martin
Authorities in St. Martin are appealing to the public for assistance after a U.S. tourist went missing during a shore excursion last week.
Carnival Adjusts 2027 and 2028 Plans for Sunshine and Spirit
Carnival updates its deployment strategy for 2027 and 2028, announcing that Carnival Sunshine will be based in Galveston instead of Spirit.
Man Rescued After Falling Between Ship and Dock in Nassau
A man was rescued from the water on Sunday after accidentally falling between the cruise ship Norwegian Encore and the dock at Nassau Cruise Port
MSC Launches Major Relief Effort After Jamaica Hurricane
MSC begin a large scale relief initiative to assist the Jamaican Government’s humanitarian response after Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28.
Carnival Supports Jamaica’s Recovery After Hurricane Melissa
Along with providing donations and relief supplies Carnival Cruises is returning its ships to ports that are already prepared to receive visitors
Carnival Cruise Line Launches Partners in Paradise Program
Carnival introduces new initiative called Partners in Paradise, designed to give travel advisors an exclusive look at Carnival’s Celebration Key.
Cruise Ships Return to Revived Ocho Rios Port, Jamaica
After months of uncertainty and extensive recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the port of Ocho Rios has officially reopened.
Carnival and Miami Heat Donate $1 Million for Jamaica Relief
Carnival, Miami Heat and Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation donate $1 million to Direct Relief to support recovery from Hurricane Melissa.
Serenade of the Seas Begins Latin America Season
Serenade of the Seas has officially arrived in Latin America, launching Royal Caribbean International’s 2025–2026 cruise season in the region.
NCL to End Shipboard Drink Perks at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced upcoming changes to its onboard beverage policy while at Great Stirrup Cay, beginning on March 1st, 2026.
Queen Elizabeth Begins Journey to PortMiami For Winter Season
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has set sail on a repositioning voyage from Seattle to PortMiami, marking the start of its first Caribbean winter season
Margaritaville at Sea to Homeport in Miami From 2027
PortMiami has announced that it will soon become the new homeport for Margaritaville at Sea, with operations beginning in early 2027.
Carnival Expands 2027-28 Cruises From South Florida
Carnival Cruise Line unveils new 2027-28 sailings from Miami and Port Canaveral, highlighting the relocation of the Carnival Venezia to Florida.