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Carnival Just Made Its First Post-Melissa Cruise Call to Jamaica

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Carnival Cruise Line made its first official call to Ocho Rios on Wednesday as Carnival Sunrise arrived in port, marking the resumption of cruise visits to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Local officials and community partners greeted the ship as operations continued to stabilize across the north coast — with cruise guests officially returning to the […]

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Nassau, Aruba and St Maarten Just Made the List of the World’s Most Beautiful Cruise Ports

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A new global study has revealed the cruise ports with the most breathtaking arrival views — and three Caribbean destinations have earned a place among the world’s top 20. The research, conducted by UK-based AllClear Travel Insurance, reportedly used eye-tracking technology to measure which port views caught travelers’ attention first and held it the longest. […]

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Four Seasons Yachts to Launch Bahamas Sailings in 2027

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Four Seasons Yachts has officially added The Bahamas to its growing Caribbean portfolio, with a series of new sailings set for early 2027. The company’s 95-suite superyacht will embark on three exclusive round-trip, five-night itineraries from Miami, each centered around the stunning Exuma Sound. The voyages will operate between November 19, 2026, and January 31, […]

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Carnival’s Celebration Key Has Beaches, Culture, and a Whole New Beginning for Grand Bahama 

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It starts with the sound of a conch shell — and then the music rolls in. Junkanoo rhythms spill across the dock as 5,000 guests step off the Carnival Vista and into something new. Something built not just for vacations, but for rebuilding — built for Grand Bahama. Carnival Cruise Line has officially opened Celebration […]


Four Seasons Yachts to Launch Bahamas Sailings in 2027

JetBlue’s tech-forward travel arm just made a serious move at sea. Paisly, JetBlue’s wholly-owned managed travel company, has officially expanded its cruise offerings with four major new partners: Holland America Line, Cunard, Virgin Voyages (which just made our list of the top cruises from Miami) and Oceania Cruises. For travelers booking through JetBlue Vacations, that […]

Royal Caribbean Is “Amplifying” Two Caribbean-Focused Cruise Ships 

Royal Caribbean is making a bold move for 2026, announcing a pair of ship amplifications for Caribbean ships that will bring a new wave of experiences to three of its most popular vessels: Harmony and Liberty of the Seas. As part of the cruise line’s ongoing Royal Amplified program, these upgrades are designed to bring […]

The 6 Best Caribbean Cruises From Miami Right Now

Cruising from Miami has never looked better. With the port’s unmatched access to the Caribbean and a wave of new and reimagined ships on the water, it’s the perfect time to plan an escape. Whether you’re dreaming of a quick weekend away or a full week of sun-soaked island hopping, there’s a sailing that fits. […]

Carnival Is About to Open a $600M Cruise Destination in Grand Bahama: Celebration Key

Grand Bahama is in a renaissance, from the new fate for its Lighthouse Point resort to a luxe Six Senses resort on the way, the island is having its moment. That includes Carnival’s big arrival next month.  Grand Bahama is about to get a major tourism injection. Carnival Cruise Line’s new exclusive cruise destination, Celebration […]

Carnival Valor Is Returning to New Orleans for Caribbean Cruises With a New Look — and a Waterpark 

Carnival Valor resumed operations on Thursday after an extensive dry-dock that added a WaterWorks aqua park, a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and a series of ship-wide accessibility and amenity upgrades. The 2,980-guest ship welcomed its first post-refit passengers in Barcelona and is now sailing a one-time Carnival Journeys transatlantic voyage that will reposition the […]

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 […]

Richard Fain to Step Down as Royal Caribbean Group Chairman

Royal Caribbean Group’s longtime chairman Richard Fain, one of the most influential figures in the modern cruise industry, will step down from his role later this year. Fain, who has served as Chairman of the Board since 1988, will officially transition out of the role in the fourth quarter of 2025, Royal Caribbean announced this […]

Four Seasons' New Ultra-Luxe, Small-Ship Cruises Will Come With a "Floating Marina"

Four Seasons has released new details about the marina programming aboard its first yacht, Four Seasons I, which is set to begin sailing in 2026. And they’ll come with a floating marina.  The 14-deck vessel will feature a “transverse marina,” a structure that opens on both the port and starboard sides to place guests directly […]