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The 11 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts

The all-inclusive landscape has been changing rapidly in the last few years, most recently with the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group by Hyatt. That move, which sent shockwaves throughout the industry, is part of a growing focus by major travel …

Royal Caribbean Expands High-Speed Wi-Fi to All Its Ships

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is expanding what it calls the fastest internet at sea to all of its ships. The company has launched its VOOM high-speed internet on all 24 ships sailing around the world. “VOOM is …

VIDEO: The Caribbean’s Best Cruise Port Beach

There are so many great cruise ports around the Caribbean, but few of them have a great beach in close proximity. While you can explore in Old San Juan, shop in St Kitts, find your duty free desires in St …

Viking Ocean Cruises to Debut New Caribbean Itineraries

More offerings in the Caribbean By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Viking Ocean Cruises will make its first transatlantic crossing in September 2016, launching three new Caribbean cruise itineraries. After several stops around North America, Viking Star will sail down to …

A New Cruise Ship in Barbados

By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados has welcomed the arrival of the new MV Brittania cruise ship. The 1,083-foot-long flagship of P&O Cruises will be homeporting in Barbados throughout the winter season, conducting 14-day cruises across the Caribbean. “We are …

Royal Caribbean Is Ordering Another Quantum-Class Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean has entered into an agreement with Meyer Werft to order a fifth Quantum-class cruise ship, the company announced. The as-yet unnamed ship is slated for delivery in the fall of 2020. “It is …

Royal Caribbean Begins Construction on New Oasis-Class Ship

Above: the keel-laying ceremony in France By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean has officially begun construction on the company’s fourth Oasis-class ship. The keel was laid on the new ship at the STX shipyard in St Nazaire, France. The …

Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Its Largest Ship

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of the line’s largest-ever ship, the 164,000-ton Norwegian Escape, after a construction period of 17 months. The ship is the first in the company’s new Breakaway Plus Class. “We are …

“This Is Not a Cruise”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean has launched a major new ad campaign aimed at repositioning and reshaping the image of cruising. The new ad released this month shows cruisers on a number of Caribbean excursions, from swimming with …

The Caribbean’s Busiest Cruise Port Gets Bigger

Carnival Expands in Cozumel With $20 Million New Berth By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Corporation has expanded its operations in Cozumel with the launch of a third berth at its pier at Puerta Maya. Puerto Maya is the Caribbean …

This Cruise Ship Will Have a 10-Story Waterslide

Splashaway Bay to debut on Harmony of the Seas By the Caribbean Journal staff When it debuts, Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas will become the world’s largest cruise ship. But it will also have the tallest largest slide at …

Five Caribbean All-Inclusives You Should Visit Right Now

All-inclusives to try right now By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Summer’s over; the kids are back to school and there are still about 15 work weeks left before the holidays. But it’s not ALL bad news. The fall is …

A New Option to Stay in Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff While Puerto Rico has a diverse, rich tourism product, it’s long had a void in one area of the Caribbean tourism industry — all incs. Now, the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar resort is trying to …

Antigua Projecting Increase in Cruise Ship Calls

A boost on the way By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Antigua and Barbuda is projecting growth for the upcoming winter season, with a six percent increase in cruise ship calls for the 2015-2016 period. The announcement follows Antigua and Barbuda’s …

Four Ways to Stay in Nassau and Paradise Island Right Now

Four deals to the Bahamian capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The bad news: Summer’s over. The good news: The Caribbean’s shoulder season is here, bringing big savings between now and the start of high season in December. And …

The Caribbean’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Lines

Exploring the best small-ship Caribbean cruise lines By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Most modern cruise ships are massive. They’re almost floating cities that have become destinations in and of themselves, carrying as many as 5,000 passengers across Caribbean waters. …

Sunwing Launching New Cruises from Cuba, Jamaica

Expansion in the Caribbean By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian travel firm Sunwing is offering new all inclusive cruises from both Havana and Montego Bay, the company announced. The all-inclusive packges will be on board the MSC Opera beginning in …

Puerto Plata’s Oasis of Chic

Rediscovering cool at the Dominican Republic’s Casa Colonial By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor It’s the last place you’d expect to find a posh boutique hotel. Hidden in plain sight in the Playa Dorada compound, where big-box all-inclusive resorts view …