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Marriott’s New Adults-Only Caribbean All-Inclusive Is Opening in November, With 305 Rooms, Oceanfront Suites and Multiple Pools

A new Marriott all-inclusive resort is getting ready to make its debut in the Caribbean, bringing an adults-only stay, 305 rooms and a location tied directly to the historic heart of Willemstad, Curacao. The Pyrmont Curaçao Beach Resort, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive is now targeting a November opening, and the property has assembled its executive team […]

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Carnival Says Celebration Key Has Welcomed 2.4 Million Guests in Its First Year

One year after opening on Grand Bahama, Celebration Key has become one of the most heavily visited cruise destinations in the Caribbean. Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key welcomed 2.4 million guests during its first year, reaching the milestone on July 19, exactly 12 months after the private destination opened. The anniversary was marked with a […]

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Carnival's Celebration Key Just Doubled Its Capacity, And It’s About to Welcome 3.5 Million Cruise Passengers

Carnival Corporation’s fast-growing private destination in The Bahamas just reached another milestone, and it’s one that could have a major impact on Caribbean cruise vacations over the next several years. The company has completed a major expansion of the pier at Celebration Key on Grand Bahama (which opened last year) doubling the destination’s docking capacity […]

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Carnival Is Sending 10 Cruise Ships to Watch Fireworks Together for America’s 250th Birthday

A cluster of Carnival cruise ships gathering off Grand Bahama for a July 4 fireworks show is one of the headline events in the cruise line’s plans for America’s 250th anniversary celebration next year. The cruise giant, which calls itself America’s Cruise Line, has unveiled a fleetwide lineup of events tied to the nation’s semiquincentennial, with celebrations stretching from the […]

Carnival's Celebration Key Just Doubled Its Capacity, And It’s About to Welcome 3.5 Million Cruise Passengers

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing its newly refreshed Carnival Magic back into service from Miami, following a 35-day dry dock in The Bahamas that updated venues across the ship and added one of the cruise line’s most striking new visual statements: the “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest. It’s a notable return for one […]

Carnival Glory Just Added an Upgraded Casino and Teen Club Before Its Bahamas Cruises From Florida

A fresh round of upgrades has arrived on Carnival Glory, and the changes are now rolling out on voyages from Port Canaveral to The Bahamas. The ship departed from Central Florida today following recent in-service work that added new guest spaces, including a dedicated non-smoking casino and an updated Club O2 teen lounge, part of Carnival Cruise Line’s continuing push to […]

Carnival Is Adding a Second Cruise Ship to Baltimore, With New Caribbean Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its presence in Baltimore in a big way. The cruise line has signed a new two-year agreement with the Maryland Port Administration that will bring the Carnival Miracle to the Port of Baltimore beginning in 2027, adding a second Carnival ship to one of the East Coast’s fastest-growing cruise homeports. The seasonal deployment will […]

Carnival Cruise Line Is Giving Its Ships a New Look Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary, Starting With Legend

Red, white and blue graphics are now stretching across the bow of one of Carnival Cruise Line’s most recognizable ships. And the cruise giant says it’s only the beginning. Carnival Cruise Line has officially unveiled a new bow design called “From Sea to Shining Sea,” starting with The Carnival Legend, which returned to service this week following a 16-day dry […]

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Carnival’s Celebration Key In The Bahamas Is Now The First Sensory-Inclusive Cruise Destination

Carnival Cruise Line’s new destination in Grand Bahama was built around long stretches of sand, large pools and high-capacity shore experiences designed for thousands of cruise passengers at a time. It’s one of the biggest private destinations in the Caribbean right now. And now Celebration Key has been certified by KultureCity as a sensory-inclusive destination, […]

Carnival Says Caribbean Cruises Are Filling Up Faster Than Ever for 2026

If you’re planning a Caribbean cruise with one of Carnival Corporation’s brands next year, the window to book is getting tighter. In a broader sign of strength for the cruise industry, Carnival Corporation, the parent company of Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Cunard, is reporting a surge in demand for 2026 […]

Carnival CEO Says Destinations Are Driving Cruise Demand

At Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein framed the cruise experience in simple, operational terms, focusing on what guests actually encounter once they step on board. “Cruising, ultimately, is about reducing friction so that people can enjoy the hospitality that we give them,” Weinstein said during the State of the Industry keynote. […]

Carnival Conquest Is Back in Miami, With a New Heroes Bar, a Reimagined Club O2, and Revamped Retail

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Conquest is back in Miami following a 12-day dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, unveiling a series of new venues and refreshed public spaces ahead of its return to year-round sailings. The most notable addition is the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, a dedicated venue honoring military veterans and active-duty service members. The space […]