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Carnival Signs Deal for More Norfolk-Caribbean Cruises

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 …

Carnival Relaunches Bahamas Cruises

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 …

Grenada’s Spicemas Festival Is Hotter Than Ever

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

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

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 …