The west coast of Barbados runs on clear water, steady trade winds, and long ribbons of white sand, where small hotels and beach bars line the shoreline. On June 1, a new resort will join that stretch in St. James: Royalton Vessence Barbados, an adults-oriented all-inclusive that brings a more layered, experience-driven approach to this […]
By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is expanding what it calls the fastest internet at sea to all of its ships. The company has launched its VOOM high-speed internet on all 24 ships sailing around the world. “VOOM is revolutionizing the onboard experience for our guests as well as for our crew and it […]
Royal Caribbean has unveiled the first renderings of what will be the tallest waterslide on any cruise ship. The Ultimate Abyss, which will be located on the Harmony of the Seas cruise ship, a ship that will span 16 decks and encompass 227,000 gross registered tons. The slide will launch from a glass platform and […]
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government is “fully committed” to the redevelopment of Port Castries, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phillip Pierre. The plan is to transform Port Castries into a “modern shopping plaza for cruise passengers, visitors and locals.” St Lucia recently held talks with cruise giant Royal Caribbean, […]
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