News Royal Caribbean Names New SVP
By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd has named Paul Parker its new senior vice president and chief human resources officer, the company announced. Parker comes to the company after more than two decades of working in the […]
Carnival Adding New Cruises From San Juan, Puerto Rico
Above: Carnival Victory By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival is repositioning its Victory cruise ship to San Juan, the company announced Tuesday. The company will be offering week-long southern Caribbean cruises on Victory beginning Nov. 6, 2016, according to a […]
Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Newest Cruise Ship
Above: a rendering of Anthem of the Seas By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean International has officially taken delivery of its newest cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas. The company received the ship from Meyer Werft Yard’s Managing Partner […]
News Royal Caribbean Expanding Summer Cruise Calls to St Kitts
Above: Allure of the Seas By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean will be doubling its summer port calls to St Kitts, the island’s Tourism Authority announced this week. Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas […]
New British Virgin Islands Cruise Pier Near Completion
Above: the new cruise pier (Photo: BVI Ports Authority) By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ cruise pier expansion project is near completion, officials said this week. The pier has now been widened to 60 feet and lengthened […]
Martinique Eyes Continued Cruise Growth
Above: Fort de France (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The French Caribbean island of Martinique is looking to continue its strong cruise tourism growth in recent years. Martinique will receive a record 22 ships making their first-ever calls […]
Best of the Caribbean The 10 Best Caribbean Cruise Ports
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A Caribbean cruise is never a bad idea but not all ports are created equal. These 10 ports of call, which offer a winning combination of passenger facilities and proximity to the island attractions […]
Caribbean Pitches Cruise Sector in Miami
Above: tourism boards from around the region were on hand in Miami Beach (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell MIAMI BEACH — For some countries, it’s a growing niche. For others, it’s a major driver. The cruise sector is […]
New President and COO at Norwegian Cruise Line
Above: a Norwegian Cruise Line ship By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new president and chief operating officer at Norwegian Cruise Line, following the resignation of Drew Madsen. Company veteran Andy Stuart has been appointed to the role, the […]