Antigua Expecting Best Cruise Season Since Pandemic
Cruise season has officially begun on the island of Antigua. Luxury small-ship brand Seabourn kicked off the opening of the season with the arrival of Seabourn Pursuit this week. The 264-passenger ship was the first to call on Heritage Quay […]
More Cruise Ships Are Coming to Trinidad
Trinidad is projecting a significant jump in cruise passenger traffic this season. The island’s tourism officials say “all signs point” to major gains in traffic, with the season set to begin in October and run through April of 2024. The […]
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Four Seasons Yachts Will Launch in the Caribbean
Following the debut of Ritz-Carlton’s new luxury cruise line, Four Seasons is set to launch its own boutique line, one that will begin operations in the Caribbean. Four Seasons Yachts will kick off its inaugural season in 2025-2026 with winter […]
Virgin Voyages Has a New CEO
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages has a new chief executive officer, following the retirement of founding CEO Tom McAlpin. The company’s current president, Normal Saverimuttu, has been named as its new CEO. McAlpin is transitioning to the role of chairman […]
The Bahamas Is Seeing “Explosive” Visitor Growth
Tourism is booming in The Bahamas, with visitor numbers ahead of where they were before the onset of the pandemic. The country’s erformance has outpaced projections for the first seven months of 2023, with more than 5.89 million total visitors […]
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Carnival Is Opening an Exclusive Cruise Destination on Grand Bahama
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the name for its planned destination in Grand Bahama: Celebration Key. The new destination, the first-ever port destination exclusively designed for Carnival Cruise Line guests, will be set on a one-mile-long stretch of beach in […]
Margaritaville at Sea Is Back for Bahamas Cruises
Margaritaville’s first-ever cruise ship has returned to the water after a multimillion-dollar round of improvements. The 658-cabin Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship is once again sailing to The Bahamas out of the Port of Palm Beach. This summer, the […]
Jamaica Eyes New "Boutique" Cruise Port
Jamaica is looking to develop the Ken Wright Pier in Port Antonio, eyeing the port as a “boutique” style cruise for small-ship and luxury cruise lines. The plan is to position the port as a small-ship and mega yacht destination […]