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MSC Is Launching Another New Caribbean Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean Suspends Cruises Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Cruise giant Royal Caribbean has announced the suspension of its cruises in the United States for 30 days, as the major cruise lines have shut down their regional operations in the midst of the growing coronavirus pandemic. The move effectively …

MSC Meraviglia Launches Caribbean Cruise Season in Miami

MSC Cruises’ Meraviglia has officially arrived at its new homeport in Miami and begun sailing Caribbean cruises. The ship, MSC’s largest cruise ship sailing out of the United States market, has a capacity for 4,488 guests. It will be spending …

MSC Meraviglia Makes First Cruise Call in St Maarten

MSC Cruises’ MSC Meraviglia ship made its inaugural call on St Maarten this week. It was the second inaugural call for Port St Maarten so far in the 2019-2020 cruise season. “Once again Port St Maarten and the destination have been able …

A Big Debut for MSC Cruises’ Newest Ship in North America

One of MSC Cruises’ major ships has officially made its debut in North America. The MSC Meraviglia, which will eventually be homeporting in Miami, will launch its first Caribbean cruises out of New York on Oct. 28. MSC Meraviglia will …

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 …

MSC Is Adding Caribbean Cruises From Tampa

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding MSC Cruises is adding Tampa as its newest homeport, the company said in a statement. Beginning in Nov. 2020, MSC will be sailing from Tampa to the Caribbean, Mexico and The Bahamas year-round. That …

In The Bahamas, a New Kind of Cruise Destination

By the Caribbean Journal staff In recent years, more and more private cruise destinations have been popping up around the region, from Belize to The Bahamas. But a new private port of call set to debut this fall will be …

Martha Stewart, MSC to Partner on Caribbean Cruise Excursions

By the Caribbean Journal staff Martha Stewart is getting into the Caribbean cruise industry. The home and lifestyle titan is partnering with Swiss cruise company MSC Cruises, with plans to offer curated excursions, gift packages and special onboard menus and …

MSC Cruises Is Building a New Terminal in Miami

By the Caribbean Journal staff Following the lead of Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, cruise giant MSC has announced plans to build a new terminal of its own at PortMiami. MSC Cruises and Miami-Dade County have signed an agreement …

MSC Cruises Makes Early Return to St Maarten

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In another boost for Port St Maarten, MSC Cruises has made an early return to the destination. The cruise line’s MSC Divina cruise ship made an early return to St. Maarten this week — even though …

MSC’s Newest Ship Launches in Miami

By the Caribbean Journal staff MSC Cruises’ new MSC Seaside cruise ship was unveiled in Miami this week with a naming ceremony headlined by Sophia Loren before its maiden Caribbean voyage on Saturday. Seaside, the company’s new flagship, is the second …

MSC Cruises Breaks Ground on Private Island in the Bahamas

MSC Cruises has broken ground on a new private island project in the Bahamas. The island, called Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, is located south of Bimini and will likely begin welcoming cruise passengers as of November 2018. The new …

Martinique Continues Tourism Growth

Above: Fort-de-France, Martinique By Alexander Britell ST KITTS — Martinique, the French overseas department north of St Lucia and known as the “Isle of Flowers,” is reporting continued growth in its tourism sector. The island saw a 12.7 percent increase …