The approach into Princess Juliana International Airport is one of the most recognizable arrivals in the Caribbean. Jets descend low over the bright water of Simpson Bay before touching down just beyond the edge of Maho Beach, where travelers gather along the sand to watch aircraft pass overhead. Within minutes of leaving the airport, the […]
Carnival Cruise Line is bringing one of its most popular ships to Norfolk, Virginia. The Carnival Freedom will reposition from Port Canaveral to Norfolk in May 2027, beginning with a special 15-day Carnival Journeys sailing through the Southern Caribbean. That cruise will call on Aruba, Curacao, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten and St. […]
Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new way for guests to enjoy premium beverages at sea without alcohol. The company this week rolled out CHEERS! Zero Proof, a comprehensive non-alcoholic beverage package that expands far beyond sodas and juices. The program is designed to give travelers more choice, whether they’re seeking crafted mocktails, alcohol-free sparkling […]
Carnival Cruise Line marked a major milestone this week as two of its ships — Mardi Gras and Carnival Pride — docked simultaneously at the new Celebration Key destination on Grand Bahama, welcoming a combined 9,000 guests to the destination. The event marked the first visit by Mardi Gras, Carnival’s first Excel-class ship, to the new 65-acre private port, which […]
Carnival Cruise Line is extending its cruise calendar into 2027 and 2028 with more than 50 new sailings aboard Carnival Panorama, continuing the ship’s year-round schedule from Long Beach, California. The new sailings, which are now open for booking, include a mix of six- and eight-day itineraries to some of the most popular destinations on Mexico’s […]
Carnival Cruise Line is reinforcing its commitment to New Orleans with the return of the Carnival Dream to the Crescent City in 2027 — joining Carnival Liberty for a two-ship, year-round lineup from Port NOLA. The move is part of the cruise giant’s newly released 2027-2028 sailing schedule, which opened for bookings today and features […]
It starts with the sound of a conch shell — and then the music rolls in. Junkanoo rhythms spill across the dock as 5,000 guests step off the Carnival Vista and into something new. Something built not just for vacations, but for rebuilding — built for Grand Bahama. Carnival Cruise Line has officially opened Celebration […]
You step off the ship and into another world. The beach stretches in front of you, lined with palm trees and pastel-colored shops. Steel drums echo softly from a beachfront bar. The scent of cracked conch drifts in the breeze. And just ahead, your private cabana is waiting — perched beside a calm turquoise bay […]
Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new initiative aimed squarely at its most important partners: travel advisors. The new campaign, called Funnel Faves, is built around a simple idea—great vacations begin with great advisors. The initiative comes on the heels of Janet Wygert’s appointment as Senior Vice President of Sales and Trade Marketing for the cruise […]
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 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 Valor resumed operations on Thursday after an extensive dry-dock that added a WaterWorks aqua park, a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and a series of ship-wide accessibility and amenity upgrades. The 2,980-guest ship welcomed its first post-refit passengers in Barcelona and is now sailing a one-time Carnival Journeys transatlantic voyage that will reposition the […]
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