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Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback

This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

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Carnival Returns to Acapulco for the First Time Since 2010

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Legend made an unexpected call in Acapulco, Mexico, on Saturday — marking the cruise line’s first visit to the iconic Pacific coastal city in more than 15 years. The surprise stop came after the ship’s itinerary was altered due to a weather diversion. The visit was met with excitement on the […]

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Carnival Is Expanding Its Florida-Caribbean Cruises With New Ships, New Ports, and a Taste of Italy

There’s a new wave of fun coming to Florida. Carnival Cruise Line just opened reservations for its 2027–28 Caribbean sailings, rolling out fresh itineraries from both Miami and Port Canaveral that mix signature favorites with new twists — including the South Florida debut of the “Fun Italian Style” Carnival Venezia. Beginning May 2027, three ships […]

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Carnival’s New Loyalty Program Is Coming With Major Upgrades

Carnival Cruise Line is making changes to its upcoming Carnival Rewards program, giving its most loyal cruisers added perks ahead of the official debut on June 1, 2026. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said the updates were shaped by guest feedback gathered over the summer. “We are so excited about our new Carnival […]

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Carnival Is Expanding Its Florida-Caribbean Cruises With New Ships, New Ports, and a Taste of Italy

The buzz in Galveston is only getting louder. Carnival Cruise Line is on the move, and in 2027-2028 the cruise giant will homeport four ships from Texas — Carnival Horizon, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Jubilee, two of them for the first time in Texas. For travelers, it means more choices than ever before. […]

Carnival Cruise Line to Resume Acapulco Calls After 15-Year Hiatus

Carnival Cruise Line will return to Acapulco, Mexico for the first time since 2010, in a move that underscores the city’s gradual reemergence as a cruise destination. The Miami-based operator said that the Pacific port will feature on a one-off 16-day Carnival Journeys voyage aboard Carnival Legend in spring 2027. The sailing — repositioning the […]

Carnival’s Mardi Gras to Begin Short Cruises as Line Expands Commitment to Key U.S. Markets

More and more cruise lines are getting into the short-getaway business. The most notable? Royal Caribbean, which continues to make a push into mini-cruises. The next? Carnival. And now, Carnival Cruise Line’s flagship Mardi Gras will soon begin offering short cruises from its current homeport, Port Canaveral, expanding the line’s footprint in one of the […]

The New Carnival Festivale Has 1,000 Interconnected Rooms, a Water Park, and Year-Round Caribbean Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for Carnival Festivale, a new Excel-class ship set to debut in May 2027 with year-round Caribbean sailings from Port Canaveral. The ship will be the fourth in the Excel class and will introduce several first-time features for Carnival, including 1,000 interconnected rooms — nearly 70 percent more than previous […]

Carnival Is Launching a New Loyalty Program Called Carnival Rewards

Carnival Cruise Line is overhauling its loyalty program with a new system designed to reward guests for both cruising and spending. The program, called Carnival Rewards, will officially launch on June 1, 2026, replacing the long-running Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) program with a new structure that places greater emphasis on flexibility, redemption options, and […]

Carnival Is Adding a Brand-New Cruise Ship at Port Canaveral

Carnival Cruise Line is adding a major new ship at Port Canaveral, continuing its expansion at one of its most important homeports. The new ship, Carnival Festivale, is currently under construction and slated to debut in 2027. It will introduce several new features to the Carnival fleet, including music-themed zones and what will become the […]

Carnival Is About to Open a $600M Cruise Destination in Grand Bahama: Celebration Key

Grand Bahama is in a renaissance, from the new fate for its Lighthouse Point resort to a luxe Six Senses resort on the way, the island is having its moment. That includes Carnival’s big arrival next month. Grand Bahama is about to get a major tourism injection. Carnival Cruise Line’s new exclusive cruise destination, Celebration […]

Carnival Cruise Line’s’ New Travel Advisor Push Is All About Loyalty Points

Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new push to court travel advisors. It’s called “Book More, Earn Big,” and the promotion is running now through March 12. The program is focused on its Travel Agents Rock! loyalty program; it gives agents up to 1,000 bonus points that can be redeemed for things like travel incentives […]