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Carnival Extends Visits to Cozumel

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JetBlue Is Launching 5 New Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico This Month

White sand along Condado Beach, pastel balconies above narrow streets in Old San Juan, the low hum of traffic circling the centuries-old city walls — Puerto Rico has long been one of the most direct Caribbean trips from the mainland United States. Now more cities are getting a nonstop path to the island. JetBlue is […]

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Carnival Planning Extensive Renovations for This Ship

Carnival Cruise Line is planning a significant renovation to its Carnival Magic cruise ship. The ship will be undergoing a multimillion-dollar dry dock renovation that will include the addition of several bars and restaurants. The two-week dry dock, which began this week, includes the addition of Guy’s Burger Joint; RedFrog Rum Bar; BlueIguana Tequila Bar, […]

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Carnival’s Fathom Brand Names Newest Hire

A new addition By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Fathom, Carnival Corporation’s “social impact” cruise line, has appointed Ron Fenska as its Vice President of Sales. Fenska will be responsible for leading the brand’s overall sales strategies and initiatives, including management and oversight of group travel, travel professionals, and emerging segments. He will also help to […]

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Jamaica’s First Reggae Carnival

A new focus on reggae By Dana Niland CJ Contributor This February, Montego Bay will host its first annual reggae carnival. The carnival will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 AM every day throughout the month at varying locations. The weeks will kick off with Reggae Night at Margaritaville and a Reggae Arts Exhibition […]

Carnival’s Fathom Brand Names Newest Hire

Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line has named Richard Morse its senior vice president of hotel operations. Morse had previously spent 38 years at Marriott International, most recently serving as general manager of the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at the National Harbor in Maryland. Morse will be responsible for all guest-facing aspects at Carnival, from […]

Cruise Ship Season Begins in Dominica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica received its first cruise ship call of the 2015/2016 season this week. The Carnival Royal Princess docked at Woodbridge Bay port, bringing thousands of visitors to the island’s shores. “I think this ship has delivered beyond expectations,” said Phillip Guiste, who is the president of the country’s Combined Taxi […]

Carnival’s Fathom Brand Reveals Ship Details

Carnival’s new Fathom brand has unveiled some details of its onboard experience. The company will be sailing its “social impact” cruises on the 704-passenger MV Adonia to both the Dominican Republic and Cuba. The ship will include Ocean Grill, a specialty restaurant serving “authentic and modern Cuban and Dominican food,” along with a wine bar […]

Carnival’s New Flight Options

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival Cruise Line has launched its new Fly2Fun air program, designed to provide guests with what it’s billing as maximum value, choice, and convenience when booking flights in conjunction with their cruise. The program allows guests to customize their air reservations with a variety of options, including the ability to […]

Carnival Flies Passengers Home After Small Fire Disables Ship

Liberty passengers head home By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival Cruise Lines has chartered flights home for the remaining passengers on board the Carnival Liberty after a small fire in the engine room cut short a seven-day cruise this week. “Carnival Cruise Lines has decided to end the cruise early and assist passengers in returning to […]

Carnival Pride Completes Renovation, Moving to Port of Tampa in 2017

Ship returns with new additions By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Following a multi-million dollar renovation, Carnival Cruise Line’s 2,124-passenger Carnival Pride will be returning to the Port of Tampa for a series of five- to 14-day voyages in January and February 2017. The vessel has added features including: Guy’s Burger Joint, developed in tandem with […]

Carnival Ramps Up Bermuda Cruises

An increase in calls to the island By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival Cruise Line will be offering one of its most active seasons to Bermuda ever in 2016, with nine different voyage opportunities between April and November, the company announced this week. Four different Carnival ships will depart from five US homeports, offering itineraries […]

Carnival's New Internet Plan

Aimed at social sharing By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival Cruise Line is now offering social media internet packages – featuring access to a variety of sites for just $5 a day – on half of its ships, with fleetwide implementation scheduled by the first quarter of 2016. This announcement follows the launch of the […]

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