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Carnival Is Planning Two Major New Cruise Projects in The Bahamas

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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 […]

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Carnival Cruise Line Gets Approval for Miami Expansion

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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 […]

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Carnival Relaunches Bahamas Cruises

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Corporation’s portfolio of cruise brands has officially relaunched its cruises to The Bahamas. Carnival’s three brands, Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line, will make more than 250 sailings to The Bahamas […]

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Grenada’s Spicemas Festival Is Hotter Than Ever

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By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s most popular summer festivals has gotten even hotter — and solidified its positions as one of the top Caribbean carnivals to visit. Grenada’s Spicemas, the Spice Isle’s signature carnival event, saw […]


A Must-Visit Junkanoo Festival in The Bahamas

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By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the icons of The Bahamas: the energy and sound of Junkanoo, The Bahamas’ famous musical mix of carnival, masquerade dance and parade. And while you can find Junkanoo across The Bahamas during […]


Carnival Planning Big Bermuda Expansion

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival is planning a big Bermuda expansion. Carnival Cruise Line will operate its largest Bermuda season ever in 2019-2020, with more than 40 voyages visiting the destination, including a total of 8 week-long cruises departing […]

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Carnival Launches Charleston-Caribbean Cruises

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Cruise giant Carnival Cruise Line has launched its newest cruises out of the Port of Charleston. The company’s Carnival Sunshine, which recently underwent a $200 million makeover, had initially relaunched with a series of cruises […]


Carnival Sunshine Returns to the Caribbean After $200M Makeover

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival Sunrise has officially returned to the Caribbean following a $200 million renovation. The ship is sailing a range of four- to 14-day Caribbean voyages throughout the season, with the first four coming out of […]


This Is What Carnival’s New Suites Will Look Like

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line has revealed more details on its highly-anticipated new ship, Mardi Gras, which will make its debut in August 2020. That includes a collection of 180 suites across 11 styles, including a new […]

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Princess Cruises Begins New Season in Mexico

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Princess Cruises officially kicked off its new season of Mexican Riviera cruises this week, part of a wider push on the West Coast. The company’s Royal Princess cruise ship arrived in the Port of Los […]


Carnival Breaks Ground on $163M Port Canaveral Complex

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line has big plans in Port Canaveral. The cruise giant has officially broken ground on a new $163 million cruise complex called Cruise Terminal 3. The new terminal, called the “Launch Pad,” will […]


Ashanti, Ja Rule to Headline St Maarten Carnival Concert

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By the Caribbean Journal staff A group of music superstars will be headlining a concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St Maarten Carnival. That includes Ashanti, Keyshia Cole and Ja Rule, who will take the stage at the “Soulful […]