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This Caribbean Villa Has a Private Pool, Fresh Lobster Nearby, and It’s Right on One of the Best Beaches on the Island

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There’s a stretch of sand in St. Barts where the afternoons feel slower than the rest of the island. The water at Flamands Beach stays wide and bright blue all day, the waves roll in softly enough for long swims, and the beach never gets crowded in the way people expect from St. Barts. You […]

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Royal Caribbean Has A 3-Day Miami-To-The Bahamas Cruise For $618 Right Now

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You leave Miami in the late afternoon, the skyline dropping behind you as the ship turns out toward open water. By the next morning, you’re already in the Bahamas. Right now, a 3-night Bahamas sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas is pricing from $618 per person for a July 24–27 departure, based on what we found on Royal’s website. It’s […]

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Carnival’s Celebration Key In The Bahamas Is Now The First Sensory-Inclusive Cruise Destination

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Carnival Cruise Line’s new destination in Grand Bahama was built around long stretches of sand, large pools and high-capacity shore experiences designed for thousands of cruise passengers at a time. It’s one of the biggest private destinations in the Caribbean right now. And now Celebration Key has been certified by KultureCity as a sensory-inclusive destination, […]

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Carnival Is Expanding in Puerto Rico With New Ships and Homeport Cruises

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Puerto Rico is getting a significant expansion of cruise operations from Carnival Corporation, with new ships scheduled to arrive in San Juan and additional homeport activity planned over the next two years. The move strengthens San Juan’s role as one of the Caribbean’s key cruise hubs, particularly as more lines look to increase both transit calls and […]


Carnival’s Celebration Key In The Bahamas Is Now The First Sensory-Inclusive Cruise Destination

The Margaritaville at Sea Islander made its inaugural call to Freeport Harbour this week, marking another addition to Grand Bahama’s growing cruise activity. The visit was recognized with a traditional plaque exchange between officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Freeport Harbour Company, and executives from Margaritaville at Sea. The vessel arrived with approximately 2,100 passengers on board […]

MSC Cruises Is Planning a $450 Million Cruise Terminal

The Bahamas has unveiled plans for a $450 million cruise terminal development by MSC Cruises in Freeport Harbor on Grand Bahama, a project that will significantly expand the island’s cruise capacity. The new facility will be constructed on an existing man-made island within the harbor, adding a major new piece of infrastructure to one of the country’s key cruise ports. […]

Royal Caribbean Is Seeing Strong Cruise Demand in 2026, With Bookings Rebounding and Ships Sailing Above Full Capacity

The cruise industry’s momentum is carrying firmly into 2026, and Royal Caribbean Group is seeing it across nearly every part of its business, from bookings to onboard activity. Travelers continue to prioritize cruise vacations, and that demand is translating into a steady booking pace that is now running ahead of the same time last year. Even after […]

Carnival's New Ship, Tropicale, Is Coming to Galveston

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its presence in Texas in a big way, announcing that its next new Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, will homeport in Galveston when it debuts in 2028, joining the recently delivered Carnival Jubilee and giving the port two of the newest ships in the line’s fleet. A Second Excel-Class Ship for Galveston […]

Nassau Cruise Port Is Growing Fast, With New Experiences and a Major Beach Club on the Way

Nassau’s cruise port is posting another strong quarter, with rising passenger numbers and new on-the-ground additions that are starting to reshape the arrival experience in The Bahamas’ busiest gateway. A Strong Start to 2026 Nassau Cruise Port recorded nearly 15 percent growth in passenger volumes in the first quarter of 2026, alongside a 5.5 percent […]

The Bahamas Is Planning a New Cruise Port on Mayaguana

The Government of The Bahamas has finalized a public-private partnership to develop a new cruise port and cargo facility on the island of Mayaguana. The project marks a significant expansion of cruise infrastructure in the southeastern Bahamas and will open one of the country’s least-developed islands to the global cruise market for the first time. […]

Royal Caribbean Reaffirms San Juan as a Caribbean Homeport Hub Through 2027

Puerto Rico has secured a renewed commitment from Royal Caribbean, reinforcing San Juan’s role as one of the Caribbean’s leading cruise homeports. The Compañía de Turismo de Puerto Rico confirmed that the Government of Puerto Rico and Royal Caribbean have ratified a strategic agreement that will position the Port of San Juan as a key hub […]

This Dominican Republic Island Is Being Reimagined as a New Beach Hub, With Cabanas, Reef Access, and a Palapa Bar

The boat ride out of La Romana has always ended the same way: a stretch of white sand, shallow turquoise water, and a protected coastline that feels removed from the mainland. Now, that experience is about to change in a very big way. A new partnership between CTL Maritime, part of the MSC Group, and Casa de […]
About Caribbean Cruise

Whether you’re taking a small-ship expedition to the Western Caribbean or sailing on Royal’s Quantum of the Seas, finding the right Caribbean Cruise is about knowing what kind of vacation you’re after. Because the best cruises to the Caribbean come in all shapes and sizes. Indeed, there are luxury cruises on large lines like Crystal or small ones like Seabourn; there are adventurous cruises on high-end lines like Windstar but also ultra-boutique, active experiences like Island Windjammers. And then, of course, there are the majors, from Royal Caribbean to Norwegian to Carnival, and everything in between.

We’re here to bring you all of the best facts and information on cruising to the Caribbean, with updated, real-time reporting, great features and a focus on offering you a wide range of potential options for your Caribbean Cruise.

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