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Dominican Republic Tourism Just Made History. Again. 

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It’s been another record-breaking year for the Dominican Republic, which remains the most-visited destination in the wider Caribbean by a rather significant margin.  Now, the country made history again, topping 8.362 million visitors in the first three quarters of 2024, […]

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Grand Turk in Turks and Caicos Is Trending Right Now 

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It’s perhaps best known as one of the world’s top diving destinations, anchored by a 7,000-foot drop that diving devotees call the “Mount Everest” of diving.  It’s also one of the most popular cruise destinations in the Caribbean, focused around […]

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Bahamas, US Virgin Islands Top Caribbean Countries in Cruise Passenger Spending 

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You can see the ships. They’re in just about every port in the Caribbean, bringing thousands of passengers to their shores.  But what’s not always clear is how much money these passengers are actually spending in the Caribbean. But a […]

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Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess Just Made Its First Call to Antigua 

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The beaches. The island-hopping. The lush green hills and historic charm. Antigua and Barbuda is one of the most fascinating ports in the Caribbean, and now the fast-growing cruise destination just welcomed another ship.  Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess just made […]


Royal Caribbean Is Adding a New Private Cruise Destination in Mexico

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If Royal Caribbean keeps adding destinations like this, they may end up with a perfect week. The cruise giant has announced the expansion of its “Perfect Day” brand with what will be a new private destination on the Caribbean coast of […]


This Fast-Growing Caribbean Cruise Port Has a New General Manager 

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One of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise ports has new leadership, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Antigua Cruise Port has named Gasper George as its new general manager, Global Ports Holding Americas confirmed.  George, a native of Saint Lucia, also serves […]

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Carnival Cruise Line’s New Grand Bahama Port Will Have a Beach Club, Food Trucks and 12 Bars

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If you haven’t been following it, the island of Grand Bahama is in the midst of a renaissance. There’s a new airport on the way. And a new $350 million Six Senses resort. And next summer, the island is about […]


A Prince Tribute Show Is Coming to Norwegian Cruise Line 

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Purple Rain is coming to the Caribbean Sea. Norwegian Cruise Line has been looking to ramp up its entertainment offerings, and that includes a work by its in-house studio developing Broadway-style shows.  The latest product of that work? A new […]


A Guide to the Newest Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships, From Icon to Utopia of the Seas

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Is bigger better when it comes to cruise ships? Royal Caribbean certainly believes so: its Icon Class of cruise ships are the largest afloat in the world. The debutant Icon of the Seas, launched in 2024, weighs in at nearly […]

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Oceania Cruises Is Launching Luxury Cruises From a New Homeport: Tampa

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Looking for a luxury cruise to the Panama Canal? Or a 20-night jaunt through the wider Caribbean? Oceania is adding cruises from a new homeport, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning in 2026, the company will become the first luxury cruise […]


Princess Cruises Is Planning Its Biggest Caribbean Summer Ever. Here's What You Need to Know.

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Grand Turk. Nassau. Cozumel. San Juan. Roatan. They’re some of the most popular stops for cruise passenger in the Caribbean, from the snorkeling in Turks and Caicos to the old-fashioned beach vibes on the Caribbean coast of Honduras.  Now Princess […]


St Maarten Has a Big Cruise Forecast for 2025

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It’s one of the top cruise destinations in the region: St Maarten, which has been steadily seeing its numbers return to pre-pandemic levels buoyed by a stream of major cruise lines. Now, the island’s port has even bigger goals for […]