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Disney’s New Bahamas Cruises

Disney’s New Caribbean Itineraries

Disney Cruise Line has unveiled a number of new itineraries for summer 2017, with booking open this week. For the first time, Disney Fantasy will sail from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean on longer cruises, including 10 and 11-night cruises …

Disney Adding Two New Cruise Ships

Disney Cruise Line is adding two new ships to its fleet. The ships are scheduled to be completed in 2021 and 2023. “We pride ourselves on the unforgettable vacation experiences we deliver to our guests each and every day, and …

This Disney Ship’s First Visit to the British Virgin Islands

A new stop By Dana Niland CJ Contributor As part of its new series of calls to the British Virgin Islands, the Disney Wonder cruise ship made its first-ever visit to Tortola. The new calls come as the territory has …

Richard Branson Announces New Venture: “Virgin Cruises”

Above: Richard Branson By the Caribbean Journal staff Is Richard Branson about to disrupt the Caribbean cruise industry? The global mogul and British Virgin Islands resident announced plans last week to form “Virgin Cruises,” a new cruise line that will …

Disney Cruise Line Adding Tortola and Martinique to 2016 Lineup

Above: Tortola (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Disney Cruise Line is adding two new Caribbean destinations to its 2016 lineup, the company announced. Disney is adding Tortola, British Virgin Islands and the French Caribbean department of Martinique to …

St Lucia Set For Jump in Cruise Arrivals

Above: Port Castries By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s Port Castries is readying for a big jump in cruise arrivals in the coming season. The island is slated to receive around 650,000 cruise passengers and 375 ships in the …

British Virgin Islands, Disney Cruise Line Hold Talks

Above: a Disney cruise ship By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation from Disney Cruise Line recently held talks with officials from the British Virgin Islands. The June 3 talks included Works Minister Mark Vanterpool, Acting Permanent Secretary for Ministry …

BVI: Disney, NCL Deal “Guarantees” 425,000 Annual Cruise Visitors By 2015

Above: the Disney Dream By the Caribbean Journal staff A newly-signed berthing agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line will mean a total of 425,000 passengers setting foot in the British Virgin Islands by mid-2015, according to Premier …

Bahamas Works Minister Neko Grant: Tourist Infrastructure Vital

Ensuring that adequate infrastructure exists to support future tourism growth is vital, Bahamian Minister of Public Works Neko Grant said yesterday in a budget debate in Parliament. Grant said several countries have made this kind of infrastructure a priority, specifically …