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Caribbean on Points: Seven Nights in Curaçao for 228,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points

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A Caribbean beach vacation doesn’t get much better than spending a full week on the sand in Curaçao. For the latest edition of Caribbean on Points, we found exactly that: seven nights at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort from June 14 to June 21 for 228,000 Marriott Bonvoy points total, according to our research in the […]

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Dominica Eyes More Cruise Berths Beyond Roseau Area

Above: Portsmouth (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica is looking to market the entire island to cruise ships, rather than focusing only on the Roseau area, according to Colin Piper, the island’s director of tourism. Tourism officials have begun engaging cruise lines to consider berthing in the Portsmouth area, particularly smaller ships. “There […]

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St Maarten Readies to Launch New Cruise Development Project

Above: Philipsburg By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten is set to launch a new cruise development project in January, according to the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure. The project will be located in the Down Street community of Philipsburg in the vicinity of the Walter Plantz Tender Pier. It ill […]

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Jamaica Eyeing Record Cruise Numbers in 2014

Above: Falmouth By the Caribbean Journal staff As its nears what would be a record 2 million stopover visitors in 2013, Jamaica has high hopes for its cruise sector, too. Jamaican Tourism Minister Dr Wykeham McNeill says the Ministry is projecting a record 1.4 million cruise visitors to the island in 2014. McNeill was speaking […]


St Maarten Readies to Launch New Cruise Development Project

Above: Micky Arison (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — Cruise tourism accounts for more than $2 billion a year to the Caribbean region, and no one knows more about it than Carnival Corporation Chairman Micky Arison (who also owns the Miami Heat). To learn more about Arison’s thoughts on the state of the Caribbean […]

The Caribbean's Best Cruise Ports - 2013

The Caribbean is the most popular cruising destination in the world, and the cruise industry is one of the most significant drivers of Caribbean tourism . In the 2011/2012 cruise year, for example, cruise tourism led to more than 45,000 jobs and $1.99 billion in spending in the region, according to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. […]

Nevis Opens Cruise Season

Above: a Club Med cruise ship By the Caribbean Journal staff Cruise season has officially begun on the island of Nevis. The first cruise ship of the season came from Club Med on Nov. 9, carrying 389 passengers. The ship will be making two more visits this season, part of a total of 29 ships […]

Royal Caribbean Unveils "Revitalized" Vision of the Seas

Above: the Vision of the Seas (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — Royal Caribbean has officially debuted its “revitalized” Vision of the Seas cruise ship. The Vision of the Seas, which made its maiden voyage in 1998, underwent a month-long renovation in October that included a totally revamped interior, new restaurants and […]

Grenada Readies For Cruise Season

Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff The first cruise ship of the season is set to arrive in Grenada on Oct. 30, and the country’s government is making sure the island is ready to receive it. The country recently hosted its fifth annual Tourism Safety and Security Meeting at the Grenada Board of Tourism, […]

Caribbean Cruise Industry Gathers in Cartagena, Colombia

Above: Cartagena By the Caribbean Journal staff The annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Conference and Trade Show has begun in Cartagena, Colombia, bringing together more than 1,000 cruise professionals. That includes delegates from more than 100 companies, according to the FCCA, including cruise executives, presidents and CEOs. The conference in the heart of Colombia’s Caribbean coast […]

Grand Cayman Cruise Dock Project Moving Forward

Above: a Royal Caribbean ship By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands’ new cruise dock project in George Town continues to move forward. The Tourism Ministry recently signed an agreement with local law firm Appleby’s to provide legal oversight on the project, and the government has already engaged accounting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers to provide oversight […]

St Kitts Predicting Record Cruise Traffic for 2013/2014 Season

Above: Port Zante (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis says it is predicting a significant increase in cruise traffic for the upcoming season. The government is predicting around 750,000 cruise passengers, by conservative estimates, according to Tourism Minister Ricky Skerritt. That would be a record for the twin-island federation. “What’s […]