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Carnival Freedom is Moving to Norfolk

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing one of its most popular ships to Norfolk, Virginia. The Carnival Freedom will reposition from Port Canaveral to Norfolk in May 2027, beginning with a special 15-day Carnival Journeys sailing through the Southern Caribbean. That cruise will call on Aruba, Curacao, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten and St. […]

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Seven Reasons Why You'll Love a Windstar Cruise

A different kind of cruise By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There are so many cruise lines that sail to the Caribbean that it’s hard to know which one to choose, let alone which ship and which itinerary to select. In fact, even in this age of DIY online travel planning, we still recommend using […]

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This Cruise Line Just Added a New Caribbean Island

A new addition By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The MV Adriana has added Carriacou to its cruise itinerary. The 350-passenger ship is expected to berth at Hillsborough, Carriacou on February 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The MV Adriana’s last call to Grenada was on December 30, 2015. This new schedule for 2016 adds […]

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Why Norwegian Cruise Line Is Investing $400 Million

A major new plan By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Norwegian Cruise Line revealed Thursday The Norwegian Edge, a program that will introduce a new standard of quality that encompasses the entire guest experience, from ship hardware to culinary enhancements to exclusive private destination developments. The initiative reflects a two-year, $400 million investment by the company […]

This Cruise Line Just Added a New Caribbean Island

 Another cruise pier is coming to Curacao. The island has announced plans to build a $43 million second cruise pier called the Tula Pier. The project aims to keep up with an increase in cruise traffic demand to the area, according to the island’s tourist board. The new pier will be located in the Otrabanda […]

This Cruise Line Just Made Its First-Ever Call to Belize

 A new port By Dana Niland CJ Contributor MSC Cruises has made its inaugural call to Belize. After departing its home port in Falmouth Jamaica this week and making its way through Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico, MSC Divina landed in Belizean waters. “We welcome the new European cruise line, MSC Cruises, in their […]

This Is the Biggest Cruise Ship to Ever Visit Antigua

 A major cruise moment By Dana Niland CJ Travel Editor The Antiguan Cruise Sector registered an historic moment this week when Norwegian Breakaway, the largest cruise ship to dock at its port, arrived at the Nevis Street Pier. Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism Asot Michael, alongside other top officials from the tourism sector, welcomed […]

A Busy Cruise Season in Grenada

 A crowded season By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Over 110,000 cruise passengers have arrived in Grenada during the first three months of the 2015-2015 winter season, spending an estimated total of about $4 million, according to the Grenada Tourism Authority. The GTA recorded 50,000 arrivals from 29 calls in November alone, while the season expects […]

VIDEO: The Caribbean’s Best Cruise Port Beach

 There are so many great cruise ports around the Caribbean, but few of them have a great beach in close proximity. While you can explore in Old San Juan, shop in St Kitts, find your duty free desires in St Thomas, there’s no cruise port with a beach quite so close or as beautiful at […]

Norwegian Cruise Line’s New Bahamas Itineraries

 New itineraries for 2017 By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its Summer 2017 deployments, featuring two Bahamas itineraries. The recently-refurbished Norwegian Gem will sail seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises from New York from April 29 to August 26, 2017. This family-friendly itinerary features visits to Orlando and the Beaches; Norwegian’s private […]

MSC Cruises to Build $200 Million Private Island in the Bahamas

 A huge new island project By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor MSC Cruises has announced plans to develop its own private Caribbean island experience in the Bahamas. The company said it would be spending around $200 million on the project. Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie and MSC Cruises Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago have signed a 100-year […]

Viking Ocean Cruises to Debut New Caribbean Itineraries

 More offerings in the Caribbean By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Viking Ocean Cruises will make its first transatlantic crossing in September 2016, launching three new Caribbean cruise itineraries. After several stops around North America, Viking Star will sail down to San Juan, Puerto Rico – which will serve as her homeport for the winter – […]