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Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback

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This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

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

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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, […]

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

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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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 Begins Construction on Fourth Icon-Class Ship

Royal Caribbean has reached a major milestone in its next-generation fleet with the keel-laying of its fourth Icon Class ship. The ceremony took place this month at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where the first steel block was lowered onto a bed of freshly minted coins — a centuries-old maritime tradition symbolizing good fortune […]

Harmony of the Seas Has New Thrills, a Brazilian Steakhouse, and a Bar Called "Pesky Parrot"

Royal Caribbean has unveiled the newly Amplified Harmony of the Seas, a ship reimagined for summer 2026 with bold new dining, nightlife, and family attractions. The 1,188-foot Oasis-class vessel, already one of the world’s largest cruise ships, is set to debut its upgrades in Barcelona next May before homeporting in Port Canaveral later in the […]

Royal Caribbean Is Betting Big on Short Cruises, With Mega Ships, Private-Island Escapes, and Thrill-Filled Weekends

Royal Caribbean is changing the way people think about cruising. For decades, the line was defined by weeklong vacations in the Caribbean. Now it’s turning weekends into the main event — rolling out a new generation of three- and four-night getaways built around its largest ships and its private-island experiences. It’s a deliberate shift: shorter […]

Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship, Legend of the Seas, Is Coming Next Year

Royal Caribbean has lifted the curtain on its newest Icon Class vacation. Legend of the Seas, the third in the cruise giant’s new lineup, is set to debut in Europe in Aug. 2026 before launching Caribbean sailings out of Fort Lauderdale that November — and just had its float out in Europe. The new ship […]

Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas Just Made It Official, With Help From Kellie Gerardi

The air was electric as Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas was officially welcomed into the fleet with a naming ceremony that was as much like a celebration of possibility as it was of a ship. Beneath the lights of the AquaTheater, surrounded by crew, loyal guests and executives, and researcher Kellie Gerardi — the ship’s godmother […]