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These 20 Laid-Back Beach Resorts Deliver a Caribbean Vacation Right on the Sand

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You wake up, you head for the sand. Then you do it again. Some Caribbean vacation aren’t about striking statements or grand gestures. They’re not always about luxury — or, that is to say, they’re about another kind of luxury: the perfect beach day.  It’s that feeling of stepping onto warm sand with nothing on […]

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Silversea Restarts Caribbean Operations in Puerto Rico

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Silversea has arrived in San Juan, Puerto Rico to begin its new Caribbean schedule.  The cruise line has selected Puerto Rico as a homeport to reactive its Caribbean operations, with plans to make 10 trips across the Caribbean out of San Juan.  That will include voyages on Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit and Silver Moon.  And […]

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Royal Caribbean Group Is Planning a Hybrid-Powered Cruise Ship

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Royal Caribbean Group is embarking on a major step on its sustainability push: Destination Net Zero, a comprehensive decarbonization strategy that includes pledging to establish Science-Based Targets and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.  The initiative “builds on decades of progress and a deep sense of responsibility to embed sustainability throughout the organization,” Royal said.  That […]

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St Kitts and Nevis Marks Return of Large Cruise Ships

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St Kitts and Nevis has kick-started its 2021-2022 cruise season with the return of the first large cruise ship to Port Zante.  Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Equinox visited the island on Sept. 14, the first major ship to call on the destination since the onset of the pandemic.  “This day has been anxiously anticipated, and a […]


Royal Caribbean Group Is Planning a Hybrid-Powered Cruise Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Silversea Cruises is planning a major fleet expansion, the boutique cruise company said Monday. Silversea has signed a memorandum of understanding with Meyer Werft to build two new ships as part of what the brand is calling its new “Evolution Class,” with the first new ship set to debut in […]

Silversea Cruises Returns to St Maarten

By the Caribbean Journal staff Silversea Cruises is the latest cruise line to make its return to St Maarten. The boutique luxury cruise line returns to St Maarten with its Silver Wind ship on Thursday, staying during the evening hours until Jan. 12. Silver Wind, a small ship with a passenger capacity of 296, received […]

Silversea Joins Royal Caribbean Portfolio

By the Caribbean Journal staff Luxe small-ship cruise line has officially joined the Royal Caribbean Cruises portfolio. The companies have closed on the previously announced acquisition by Royal Caribbean of a two-thirds stake in Silversea. “We are proud to officially welcome Silversea’s industry-leading team to the RCL family,” said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO […]

Barbados Sets New Cruise Record

By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados has set a new record for cruise passenger arrivals in a single year, tourism officials announced this week. The destination welcomed its record 812,864th cruise arrival for the calendar year, with American visitors Tom and Laura Thieman from Ohio putting the total over the top. The pair arrived in […]

Cruise Ships Returning to St Barth

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Barth’s port of Gustavia will soon be welcoming back cruise ships to the island, according to officials from the St Barth Tourism Committee. The first ship to call on St Barth will be Crystal Serenity, which will sail in on Oct. 30. While seven calls have been canceled in […]

Silversea Names New VP of Strategic Partners

Luxury small-ship cruise line Silversea has announced its newest hire. The company has appointed Barbara Staiger as vice president of strategic partners; she will report to Christian Sierralta, vice president of national accounts and Latin America. “Barbara’s knowledge of the luxury cruise business and tremendous reputation in the North American markets makes her a great […]

Silversea Christens New Flagship, Silver Muse

Luxury cruise line Silversea has christened its new flagship, Silver Muse. The new ship, the ninth in Silversea’s fleet, was unveiled at a ceremony in Monte Carlo this week hosted by Silversea Chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio. The ship, which accommodates 596 guests, has three restaurants new to the brand, including Atlantide, a seafood concept; Asian-style […]

Silversea Completes Renovation on Silver Whisper Ship

Silversea’s latest refurbishment By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It took 7 days and millions of dollars and now Silversea’s 382-passenger Silver Whisper has emerged from dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas with several enhancements to its suites and public areas. In a move to bring visual uniformity across the line’s eight-ship fleet,the vessel’s 194 suites were […]