American Airlines has officially launched new nonstop service between Miami and Bimini, adding a new airlift option to one of the closest Caribbean destinations to the United States. The first Miami-Bimini flight touched down in South Bimini Airport on Saturday, and is operating three times per week, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Even […]
Carnival Cruise Line has created a special tropical-flavored beer served exclusively at Carnival Vista’s RedFrog Pub & Brewery. The new Miami Guava Wheat beer was unveiled at a recent shipboard ceremony, during which Carnival Vista’s expert brewmaster Colin Presby tapped the first cask of the refreshing new brew. Guests on board were the first to […]
Bookings are now open for the first voyage and 2018-2019 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America’s new ms Nieuw Statendam cruise ship. The ship, due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, will be the second “Pinnacle” class ship in Holland America Line’s fleet. “Every milestone we reach with Nieuw Statendam brings us closer to delivery, […]
BY GUY BRITTON It’s a booming industry in the Caribbean, and cruising shows no signs of slowing down. That’s particularly true in Jamaica, which has spent significant resources in recent years in an effort to improve its standing as a leading Caribbean port of call. And that’s to continue, with plans to expand capacity, both […]
Jewelry firm Tiffany & Co. is opening its first-ever boutique on a Disney Cruise Line ship. The new boutique is located on Deck 4 of the Disney Fantasy ship, offering a selection of Tiffany jewelry, including engagement rings, “Return to Tiffany” items and Atlas collections, among others. “We are delighted that Disney Cruise Line guests […]
Disney Cruise Line is adding a new island destination: Bermuda. Beginning in the fall of 2018 In fall 2018, Disney Cruise Line will sail on new itineraries and to new ports, including its first-ever visits to Bermuda. For the first time, Disney Cruise Line guests can sail to the beautiful island of Bermuda. Each of the […]
Acapulco is expecting a record number of arrivals by passenger cruise ships this year. So far, 28 cruise ships with a total of 31,000 passengers have called at the port, compared to 18 during 2016– a 64 percent increase for the season. Next year’s 2017-2018 season is expected to be even better, with at least […]
Jamaica is planning just over $30 million USD in new construction and renovations on tourism infrastructure in Ocho Rios. The projects include a major upgrade of Ocho Rios’ Reynolds Pier to enable the facility to accommodate cruise ships. That will complement the city’s existing pier, which will also see about $2 million earmarked for the […]
A major new cruise port is coming to the island of Grand Bahama. The government of the Bahamas has signed a heads of agreement with Carnival Cruise Lines for the new East Grand Bahama Cruise Port Development. “The Government of The Bahamas has had a long and close association with Carnival which has been of […]
One little known fact about Cuba that is easily overlooked until you visit the island nation is the virtual absence of modern commercial advertising. In fact, Havana is one of the few remaining major cities in the world where garish advertising does not frame the view of every street corner. The same applies to all […]
Small-ship line Windstar has unveiled a new slate of cruises with a decided culinary focus, thanks to a partnership with the James Beard Foundation. Offered on eight sailings in Windstar’s diverse portfolio of cruise destinations, including the Caribbean, guests will have a chance to interact and taste creations from James Beard Foundation-selected chefs. Windstar’s Corporate […]
Mega ships are coming to St Lucia. The plan is for a $15 million project to extend the Breasting Dolphin Berth at Pointe Seraphine to facilitate the berthing of so-called “mega” cruise vessels. If all goes smoothly, the island could see its first mega ships by December. ““This Government has made a firm commitment not […]
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