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Silversea Is Reshaping Its Luxury Cruise Suites, With Four New Categories and Private Chef Consultations

Silversea is reorganizing its suite collection, creating four new accommodation categories and adding an expanded package of benefits for guests reserving its largest suites. The luxury cruise line’s 17 suite types will now be grouped into Oceanview, Veranda, Residence and Villa categories. The new structure takes effect for voyages departing on or after Jan. 1, […]

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The Best Caribbean Summer Destinations for 2017

Beauty isn’t seasonal. So when you’re planning your summer vacation for 2017, you need to be thinking Caribbean. Because, contrary to the views of some, the Caribbean is just as wonderful a place to visit in the summer as it is the rest of the year. You’ll find fewer crowds, often significantly better hotel rates and, […]

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The 11 Best Wreck Diving Sites in the Caribbean

With its miles of coral reefs and warm crystalline waters, the Caribbean is the world’s most popular dive destination. The Caribbean’s ocean currents, rocky reefs and tropical storms have also created a trail of Caribbean ship wrecks you can dive on. These once proud vessels are now happy new homes for myriad marine life and a […]

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5 Islands to Visit in the Western Caribbean Right Now

The Western Caribbean is synonymous with the large, marquee destinations such as Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cuba and Belize. But there are petite gems in the region, too, that offer appeal for visitors curious enough to venture beyond the usual island suspects to untrammeled islands. If that sounds like you, check out our five favorite small […]

The 11 Best Wreck Diving Sites in the Caribbean

Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its Carnival Journeys “enrichment” cruise series with a host of new 12- to 14-day voyages departing from homeports along the East and West Coasts and the Gulf of Mexico in 2018 and 2019. The new voyages are in addition to a number of previously announced nine- to 15-day Carnival Journeys cruises departing […]

Guy Fieri Barbecue Comes to Carnival Dream Ship

Carnival has completed an “extensive” makeover of its Carnival Dream cruise ship, the company said. The renovation, which took place in Freeport, Bahamas, included the addition of a number of new food and beverage options. The changes include a new Guy’s Pig & Anchor Barbeque Smokehouse by Guy Fieri; BlueIguana Cantina, a Mexican eatery; Alchemy […]

The Top 5 Cozumel All Inclusive Resorts

If you’ve ever stopped at Cozumel (Mexico’s largest Caribbean island) during a cruise, you probably wished you had more time to explore the ins and outs of the “island of swallows.” After all, there’s only so much snorkeling, scuba and ceviche you can cram into an hours-long port call. So why not plan a stopover […]

Carnival Vista Begins Year-Round Caribbean Cruises From Miami

Carnival Vista has arrived in PortMiami to begin year-round Caribbean cruises. Carnival Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, Carnival Vista, will be sailing a year-round schedule of six and eight-day cruises to the Caribbean. The new ship includes features like SkyRide, a suspended, open-air cycling experience; the world’s first IMAX theater at sea; and a […]

Westin Cozumel Slated for March 2017 Debut

A new Westin hotel is coming to the Mexican Caribbean island of Cozumel. The Westin Cozumel is currently under construction and is expected to open in 2017, Marriott officials confirmed this week. The hotel, which is slated to debut March 1, 2017, will be the third Westin in the Mexican Caribbean, joining the Westin Resort […]

Carnival Fantasy’s New Homeport for Caribbean Cruises

Carnival’s Fantasy cruise ship has arrived in its new homeport: Mobile, Ala. The ship has launched a new schedule of year-round four- and five-day cruises to the Mexico and the Mexican Caribbean. The 2,056-passenger ship began with a five-day cruise to Cozumel and Progreso. “With its Southern charm, excellent terminal facilities and easy-to-reach location, Mobile […]

Princess Cruises Launching New Caribbean Voyages

For the first time in four years, Princess Cruises will offer Summer Caribbean cruises including Panama Canal transits in 2018. The 3,192-guest Caribbean Princess returns to sail on a full summer season of voyages ranging from seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean to a 20-day Caribbean and Panama Canal Explorer. All summer Caribbean cruises are open […]

Norwegian Epic Begins Winter Caribbean Sailings

Norwegian Epic, one of the company’s largest ships, has arrived in Port Canaveral for the winter season. Epic will be sailing a series of Eastern and Western Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries ranging from three, four, six and seven days. The ship had spent the past year in Europe, where it underwent an extensive renovation. “We […]