There’s a new way to check into Atlantis Paradise Island, and it starts well above the resort’s main floors. The resort has announced the debut of The Imperial Club, a new private club experience opening May 1, 2026, inside The Royal’s East Tower. The concept centers on a more secluded, service-driven stay within one of the Caribbean’s most […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
Carnival Cruise Line is bringing one of its most popular ships to Norfolk, Virginia. The Carnival Freedom will reposition from Port Canaveral to Norfolk in May 2027, beginning with a special 15-day Carnival Journeys sailing through the Southern Caribbean. That cruise will call on Aruba, Curacao, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten and St. […]
Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, has marked a major milestone ahead of its debut later this year, Caribbean Journal has learned. Here’s more on what’s in store in Xcel, including a major new concept called “The Bazaar,” which will change its menus depending on the port of call. On Sept. 13, the ship completed […]
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 […]
Carnival Cruise Line is making changes to its upcoming Carnival Rewards program, giving its most loyal cruisers added perks ahead of the official debut on June 1, 2026. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said the updates were shaped by guest feedback gathered over the summer. “We are so excited about our new Carnival […]
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