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Photo of the Week: Sunset at Curtain Bluff, Antigua

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kevin Michitsch, who sent in this lovely shot of Morris Bay in Antigua, taken from the Curtain Bluff resort. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the […]

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Four Seasons’ New Ultra-Luxe, Boutique Cruise Ship Has Suites With Private Plunge Pools at Sea

The Saint Tropez suite comes with a private plunge pool.

There’s a new way to check into the Caribbean, and it comes with a private plunge pool on the back of a yacht. Four Seasons Yachts, the newest ultra-luxe cruise ship in the industry (part of a growing trend that has drawn names like Ritz-Carlton and soon Orient Express and Aman), is turning heads for […]

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Virgin Voyages Is Bringing Stand-Up to Sea on a Five-Night NYC–Bermuda Sailing

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Virgin Voyages is turning a cruise into a comedy club — and this one sails straight out of New York. The adults-only cruise line is bringing back its U.S. Comedy Fest for a third year, with a 5-night sailing aboard Valiant Lady from New York City to Bermuda, departing April 11–16, 2026. The voyage blends stand-up headliners, surprise pop-up sets and […]

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The Nassau Cruise Port Just Broke Its All-Time Record, With 6.1 Million Passengers

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Nassau Cruise Port just posted its biggest year ever. The port welcomed an estimated 6.1 million cruise passengers in 2025, setting a new annual record and reinforcing Nassau’s position as one of the busiest cruise destinations in the Caribbean, according to new figures released this week. Another Year of Growth The 2025 performance continues a […]


Virgin Voyages Is Bringing Stand-Up to Sea on a Five-Night NYC–Bermuda Sailing

When Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth sets sail for her maiden Caribbean season on Oct. 16, 2025, she will be carrying more than guests and grandeur. For the first time ever, the Tony and Olivier Award–winning musical Come From Away will take the stage at sea — a milestone partnership between Cunard and Music Theatre International. The […]

Antigua, Saint Lucia to Host Second Annual Cruise Connect Forum

The Caribbean remains the most sought-after cruise destination in the world, with ports across the region preparing for another strong winter season. Against that backdrop, two of the Eastern Caribbean’s busiest cruise ports are teaming up to host Cruise Connect 2025, a regional forum designed to bring industry leaders together to chart the next phase […]

Windstar Cruises Is Bringing More Ships, New Itineraries, and "AquaBanas" to the Caribbean

There’s a different kind of Caribbean waiting for you—one that’s quieter, more intimate, and defined by the romance of small-ship sailing. On Windstar’s sleek, yacht-style vessels, you don’t just cruise past the islands—you slip into hidden harbors, swim off the back of the ship, and find yourself on beaches where the only footprints in the […]

Azamara Cruises Is Adding More All-Inclusive Options (And Starlink) to Its Top Suites

Azamara Cruises is rolling out a newly elevated all-inclusive suite experience for guests staying in its top accommodations, set to launch on sailings beginning in April 2026. The enhancements apply to Azamara’s Club World Owner’s Suites, Club Ocean Suites, and Spa Suites, and will be automatically included for new bookings made on or after August […]

Antigua Is Getting a World-Class Cruise Passenger Terminal 

A new world-class passenger terminal is nearing completion at Antigua Cruise Port, part of the first phase of the Upland Development project set to be finished by November 2025. Designed to support the island’s growing homeporting operations, the development will also introduce a mix of shopping and dining venues aimed at showcasing the culture and […]

Bahamas Cruise Passenger Arrivals Keep Climbing 

Cruise arrivals to The Bahamas continue to surge, with the region’s most popular cruise destination showing no signs of slowing down.  The Bahamas reported 2.759 million cruise passenger arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization.  That represented an 11.5 percent increase over the same period last […]

Margaritaville at Sea Is Adding Another Cruise Ship

Margaritaville at Sea is adding a third ship to its growing fleet. In a major move announced on the third anniversary of the brand’s launch, the company has confirmed the purchase of the Costa Fortuna, a 102,500-ton vessel currently operated by Costa Cruises. The acquisition marks the next phase of the company’s fleet expansion strategy — […]

Barbados Is Projecting a Big Cruise Season

Barbados is projecting a big cruise season ahead, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island’s tourism officials are anticipating a 22 percent jump in cruise arrivals for the 2025-2026 season, according to a press briefing at the recent Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference in Antigua.  The 22 percent jump would come across 467 different ship calls, totaling […]

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