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St Maarten’s Top All-Inclusive Just Named a New GM

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Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten has appointed Bernard Mazet as its new General Manager, effective immediately. In the role, Mazet will oversee operations and provide strategic leadership for Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Sonesta Ocean Point, bringing more than 30 years of international hospitality experience across luxury and all-inclusive resorts worldwide. Mazet most recently served as […]

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Holland America Line Just Relaunched Another Cruise Ship

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Holland America Line has relaunched its sixth ship in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The cruise line’s Zuiderdam returned to service this week for Mexico cruises out of the Port of San Diego, Calif.  “San Diego is an important homeport for us, and we are excited to have two ships back in full-time […]

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First Cruise Ship to Return to Grand Cayman

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The Cayman Islands is set to relaunch its cruise industry next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The destination has approved the Holland America Nieuw Statendam cruise ship to call on Grand Cayman on Dec. 28, 2021.  It will mark the first time a cruise ship has called on Grand Cayman since the onset of the […]

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Carnival to Continue Global Cruise Relaunch

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Carnival Corporation will continue its global cruise relaunch this fall, with the expectation of returning to over 50 percent of its total fleet capacity by the end of October.  That’s in line with Carnival’s previously-stated plans to resume service with nearly 65 percent of its fleet capacity to begin 2022.  So far, eight Carnival brands […]


First Cruise Ship to Return to Grand Cayman

Holland America Line has taken delivery of its newest ship, the Rotterdam.  The ship, which was built by Fincantieri, will spend its maiden season in the Caribbean.  Beginning this fall, the ship will sail out of Fort Lauderdale after a transatlantic crossing on Oct. 20.  It’s the third ship in the company’s Pinnacle Class series, […]

Holland America Extends Cruise Pause to June 30

Cruise company Holland America Line has extended its pause of global cruise operations to June 30, the company announced.  The moves comes amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with all sailings scheduled to depart through June 30 having been canceled.  The company said it was assessing the future impact of the recent U.S. Centers for Disease […]

Holland America Line Planning Caribbean Return

Holland America is planning to return to the Caribbean this fall, Caribbean Journal has learned.  On Oct. 23, the cruise line will kick off a Caribbean season out of Fort Lauderdale with its first sailing on Nieuw Amsterdam.  That will be followed by a Caribbean cruise on the Rotterdam ship on Nov. 3, the Eurodam […]

Carnival Launches New Cruises to Mexico

Carnival Cruise Line has launched new cruises to Mexico out of the Port of San Diego. The company’s Carnival Miracle ship is homeporting in San Diego, the first Carnival ship to sail out of the city in seven years. Carnival Miracle will be sailing a range of cruises, from three-day weekend getaways to five-day voyages […]

Holland America Returning to Tampa for Caribbean Cruises

By the Caribbean Journal staff Holland America Line is returning to Tampa for the 2020 season for Caribbean cruises, the company said this week. The cruise line will return to Port Tampa Bay for a “full season” including 18 cruises around the Caribbean on the company’s Veendam ship. The roundtrip Tampa cruises will include stops […]

Holland America’s New Cruises to Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Holland America will be sailing 20 cruises across the Mexican Riviera in the upcoming 2019-2020 cruise season. That includes 20 cruises across three ships, led by a series of seven-day itineraries aboard the line’s Oosterdam and Eurodam ships. All of the cruises are sailing roundtrip from San Diego, part of […]

Holland America’s Newest Caribbean Cruises

By the Caribbean Journal staff Holland America is planning 160 cruises to the wider Caribbean region for the upcoming winter cruise season, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Seattle-based cruise line will sail a range of itineraries from seven to 21 days, using seven of its ships, including two of its newest cruise ships: Nieuw Statendam […]

Princess Cruises Adding More Mexico Sailings

By the Caribbean Journal staff Princess Cruises is set to bring its Royal Princess cruise ship to the Port of Los Angeles. Beginning March 23, the 3,560-passenger ship will homeport in Los Angeles, following a renovation project that added new beds in every stateroom and a new spa and fitness center. Royal Princess’ itineraries will […]