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Eagle Beach in Aruba Has Dazzling White Sand, Sparkling Turquoise Water, and a Laid-Back Vibe That’s Hard to Beat

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Hanging on Great Bay Beach in St Maarten

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Nikki Carriere, who sent in this lovely shot of Great Bay Beach in St Maarten. “Spent a lovely day here with family, and the cruise ships were coming in” Nikki tells us. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]

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Carnival Is Expanding Its Florida-Caribbean Cruises With New Ships, New Ports, and a Taste of Italy

There’s a new wave of fun coming to Florida. Carnival Cruise Line just opened reservations for its 2027–28 Caribbean sailings, rolling out fresh itineraries from both Miami and Port Canaveral that mix signature favorites with new twists — including the South Florida debut of the “Fun Italian Style” Carnival Venezia. Beginning May 2027, three ships […]

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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 […]

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The Best Sunset in Antigua Happens at This Historic Lookout — And There’s a Party With It

There’s a moment, as you make the climb up the winding road through the hills of southern Antigua, when the trees part and the sky suddenly opens. You pull off to the side, step out, and the world seems to fall away beneath you. Below, the perfect curve of English Harbour glimmers in the afternoon […]

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Royal Caribbean Readies for Beach Club Opening on Paradise Island

Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise port operator, is moving forward with a series of major construction projects across its network, including significant upgrades in The Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia, Spain and Puerto Rico. The company is investing $250 million in new facilities and infrastructure designed to expand cruise capacity and improve […]

This Island in The Bahamas Has 200 Blue Holes, a National Park, and a Legendary Mystery

Andros in The Bahamas is one of the region’s great undiscovered destinations. Here’s an on-the-ground story on its mysterious nature. “Beware the Lusca,” he said. “What’s that?” I said. The dive instructor smiled and slipped under the surface of the deepest blue hole on Andros Island in The Bahamas, the kind of deep, dark place […]

Why This St Barth Rum Week Is the Caribbean Festival You’ll Want to Plan a Vacation Around

This Caribbean Rum Festival Has Rare Bottles, Beachfront Parties and a Week in St Barth There’s a moment at the Caribbean Rum Awards when you realize this isn’t just another festival. Maybe it’s sipping a vintage agricole on the rooftop bar at Le Barthelemy with the sea rolling below, or stepping into a dinner at […]

Princess Cruises Takes Delivery of Star Princess in Italy

Princess Cruises has officially welcomed the newest member of its fleet. The Star Princess — the second Sphere-Class ship and sister to the award-winning Sun Princess — was delivered at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The handover ceremony, attended by senior executives from Princess and Fincantieri along with local officials, marked the formal transfer […]

JetBlue Is Bringing Back Fort Lauderdale Flights to the Cayman Islands This Winter

The descent into Grand Cayman is always striking — turquoise water glinting in the sun, white sand stretching along the coast, and the island’s green interior unfolding below. Beginning this winter, that view will be within easy reach again from South Florida. JetBlue is resuming year-round flights from Ft. Lauderdale to Owen Roberts International Airport, […]

Princess Cruises Promotes Veteran Executive Carmen Roig to Senior VP of Sales

Princess Cruises has announced the promotion of Carmen Roig to Senior Vice President of Sales, strengthening her leadership role in driving consumer demand and reinforcing trade relationships. Roig, who joined Princess in 2022 as Vice President of Sales, has overseen North America Trade Sales, Trade Marketing, Inside Sales and Service, along with International Sales across […]

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. […]

This Beach in Anguilla Has Two Miles of Sand, Turquoise Water, and One of the Island’s Best Views

Rendezvous Bay stretches for nearly two miles along Anguilla’s southwestern coast, forming a wide crescent of powder-white sand and calm, shimmering Caribbean water. It’s the kind of beach where mornings begin slowly: soft light, gentle waves, and endless room to stroll. From the shoreline you can see across to the sweeping hills ofnearby Saint Martin, […]

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