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Carnival Cruise Line Planning Gradual “Phase-In” of Service
The USVI Is Expanding Its Virtual Carnival
The US Virgin Islands Department of Festival’s popular launch of a virtual carnival series is expanding. After the successful debut of the “Home Wuk” virtual carnival series, the USVI is adding more “stay-at-home” opportunities celebrating Carnival Virgin Islands, according to …
Carnival in St Thomas Is Going Virtual
With the Carnival Virgin Islands postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic, the popular St Thomas festival is going virtual. That means you can bring the rhythm of one of the Caribbean’s hottest carnivals right into your home. The US Virgin Islands …
Carnival, Cunard Extend Cruise Pause
Carnival says it is extending its pause in operation through May 11, the company announced this week. Carnival said all North America sailings will be paused until May 11, “as COVID-19 continues to impact global health and commerce.” For now, …
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Carnival Signs Deal for More Norfolk-Caribbean Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line is making big moves in Norfolk. The cruise line has signed a five-year agreement with the city of Norfolk to operate seasonal cruises from the city’s Half Moone Cruise Center through the year 2025. Norfolk has agreed …
St Thomas Gears Up For Carnival Virgin Islands
St Thomas is gearing up to host the 68th anniversary of Carnival Virgin Islands. This year’s celebration of the territory’s culture, cuisine, history, music and people bears the slogan “All Eyes on We for 2020.” “The events we’ve planned should …
Carnival Is Adding Four New Cruise Ships This Year
Carnival Corporation is launching four new cruise ships this year, the company announced this week. That will include the new Iona for P&O Cruises UK; Enchanted Princess for Princess Cruises; Mardi Gras for Carnival Cruise Line and Costa Firenze for …
Carnival Pushes Back Launch Date for Mardi Gras Ship
Carnival Cruise Line has pushed back its planned launch for its highly-anticipated new Mardi Gras cruise ship. The cruise line said shipbuilder Meyer Turku had informed it that delivery would be delayed, meaning the first revenue sailing of the ship …
Carnival Launches New Cruises to Mexico
Carnival Cruise Line has launched new cruises to Mexico out of the Port of San Diego. The company’s Carnival Miracle ship is homeporting in San Diego, the first Carnival ship to sail out of the city in seven years. Carnival …
Thoroughbred Racing Is Coming to Saint Lucia
Just in time for its National Day, the island of Saint Lucia is set to launch its very own thoroughbred industry. Horse racing will officially launch in Saint Lucia beginning Dec. 12 with the launch of the 2019 Caribbean Equine …
Another New Carnival Cruise Ship
Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of another new cruise ship, the company announced this week. The new Carnival Panorama is the 27th ship in the brand’s fleet, and the third in the company’s Vista class of ships. Carnival Panorama …
Carnival’s New Caribbean Cruises From Fort Lauderdale
Carnival Cruise Line has brought its completely transformed Sunrise ship for a season of new Caribbean cruises out of Fort Lauderdale. Carnival Sunrise officially launched its season of four and five-day Caribbean cruises this week. Each four-day cruise will be …
Grand Bahama Hotels Are Making a Comeback
Grand Bahama’s tourism comeback has begun in earnest. After major cruise lines like Bahamas Paradise and Carnival have already resumed sailings to the destination, a number of hotels have also reopened their doors in Grand Bahama. That includes the Lighthouse …
Royal Caribbean, Carnival to Build New Saint Lucia Cruise Port
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Carnival Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Saint Lucia on a major new joint venture. The two cruise giants will work together to manage Saint Lucia’s existing cruise pier and terminal …
Grand Bahama All-Inclusive to Reopen in November
In a major step for the recovery of Grand Bahama’s crucial tourism industry, the island’s Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort is reopening. The all-inclusive resort will be reopening on Nov. 1, tourism officials confirmed to Caribbean Journal. The property will …
Carnival Is Adding Another Cruise Ship in Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line is adding another new cruise ship in Galveston, the company said this week. Carnival will be adding its Carnival Radiance ship to Texas in May 2021, joining three other ships that will be homeported in Galveston all …
Carnival Set to Resume Grand Bahama Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line is resuming its Grand Bahama cruises on Oct. 11, the cruise line said this week. The company’s Carnival Pride cruise ship will dock in Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, the first Carnival ship to dock in Grand …
Carnival Is Planning Two Major New Cruise Projects in The Bahamas
By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Corporation is undertaking a major investment in The Bahamas, with plans for two major new cruise developments in the country that could mean $180 million in new investment. The company has signed an agreement …
Carnival Cruise Line Gets Approval for Miami Expansion
By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line has received approval from the Miami-Dade Country Commission for what would be a significant expansion of its Cruise Terminal F at PortMiami. The expanded (and renovated) cruise terminal would be capable of …
