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American Airlines Is Now Flying Daily to a Caribbean Island Filled With Pink Sand Beaches, Dive Spots, and a 4,500-Acre Adventure Resort 

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The drive south feels longer than the map suggests. Eleuthera narrows as you go, the road stretching between two seas, the Atlantic flashing bright and restless on one side, Exuma Sound lying calmer on the other. Settlements thin out. The land opens. By the time you reach the end of the island, there is a […]

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Royal Caribbean Just Opened Its New Bahamas Club on Paradise Island, With Three Pools and the World’s Largest Swim-Up Bar

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Royal Caribbean has officially cut the ribbon on its newest destination experience, and it is about to change what a beach day looks like in The Bahamas. Royal Caribbean marked the opening of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island with a ceremony that brought together cruise executives, Bahamian government leaders, and local community members on one […]

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Royal Caribbean, Virgin Islands Partnering on New Cruise Destination Project in St Thomas

The signing ceremony this week.

The U.S. Virgin Islands is moving forward with a major cruise and tourism redevelopment project following the signing of a new agreement to transform the Crown Bay District on St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Group and Cruise Terminals International formally signed the landmark agreement on Dec. 17, 2025, setting the stage […]

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Royal Caribbean Is Planning Another Big Expansion, Including New Ports And Beach Club Stops

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Each new cruise season reflects a simple question: how many ways can travelers reach the Caribbean, and how efficiently can they move between islands once they arrive? Royal Caribbean’s newly released 2027–28 program answers that question with scale. The company has opened a wide network of routes across the region, supported by 13 ships and […]


Royal Caribbean, Virgin Islands Partnering on New Cruise Destination Project in St Thomas

Royal Caribbean is expanding its U.S. footprint for 2027–28, announcing a broad lineup of sailings — including the first Galveston season for Icon of the Seas. The world’s largest cruise ship will begin sailing from the Texas port in August 2027. The deployment includes four- to twelve-night itineraries across nine ships, with routes reaching the […]

The World’s Largest Cruise Ship Just Made Its First Visit to St Kitts 

Star of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, made its inaugural call to St. Kitts this week, a major milestone for one of the Caribbean’s top cruise destinations. The historic call was marked with a plaque exchange ceremony at St Kitts’ Port Zante. The event brought together Prime Minister Terrance Drew; Minister of Tourism, […]

Royal Caribbean’s New Caribbean Cruises Bring New Islands, New Beach Clubs — and a Return to Samaná

For Caribbean cruisers, it’s a lineup built for wanderlust. Royal Caribbean’s newly announced 2027–28 season reads like a choose-your-own-adventure through the tropics — with new private islands, a long-awaited return to the Dominican Republic, and three Florida homeports offering everything from weekend escapes to weeklong journeys. And while 2027–28 might sound far off, that’s standard in […]

Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas Just Launched New Caribbean Cruises from Cartagena and Colón

It’s a new way to see the Southern Caribbean. From now through April 2026, you can embark on a mix of seven-night adventures to Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, sailing from Cartagena, Colombia, and Colón, Panama. To celebrate the milestone, local authorities and port representatives held welcome plaque ceremonies at both ports for the captain of […]

Royal Caribbean’s New Legend of the Seas Will Have “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Train-Car Dining, and a Food Hall 

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas is gearing up for a major debut in the Caribbean in 2026, bringing more dining, entertainment and family adventures than ever before — along several new concepts. The biggest attraction? Definitely the food, with Legend definitely a foodie-favorable ship. The ship is packed with 28 dining options, immersive supper clubs, […]

Royal Caribbean Confirms Order for Icon 5, Adds Option for Icon 7

Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed a new order for Icon 5, slated for delivery in 2028, while securing an option to build Icon 7 as part of a multi-year agreement with Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard. The deal expands the cruise line’s already ambitious Icon Class lineup, extending the shipbuilding partnership well into the next decade. […]

Royal Caribbean Readies for Beach Club Opening on Paradise Island 

Royal Caribbean is entering the final stretch toward the debut of its highly anticipated Royal Beach Club Paradise Island — and it’s doing so with a distinctly local team at the helm. The cruise line has appointed four Bahamian managers to key leadership positions, underscoring its commitment to investing in local talent and community development […]

Star of the Seas Visit Helps San Juan Top 13,000 Cruise Visitors in One Day

San Juan’s cruise port just had one of its biggest days ever. For the first time, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas has docked at San Juan’s Pier 3, a milestone that underscores the growing importance of the island in the global cruise sector. The arrival of the Icon-class ship is expected to deliver a […]