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The World’s Largest Cruise Port Operator Is Coming to This Caribbean Island, With New Berths, Bigger Ships and More Shore Excursions

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The harbor sits beneath a wall of green volcanic peaks, the first stop in a chain of 32 islands that stretches south toward some of the most coveted anchorages in the Caribbean. And now it’s poised for a major transformation, Caribbean Journal has learned. Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise port operator, has signed […]

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Carnival Freedom is Moving to Norfolk

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. […]

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Royal Caribbean Begins Construction on Fourth Icon-Class Ship

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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 […]

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Celebrity Xcel Completes First Sea Trials in France Ahead of Caribbean Debut This Winter

Celebrity Xcel in its sea trials.

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 Begins Construction on Fourth Icon-Class Ship

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 […]

Carnival Cruise Line Is Bringing New Ships to Galveston

The buzz in Galveston is only getting louder. Carnival Cruise Line is on the move, and in 2027-2028 the cruise giant will homeport four ships from Texas — Carnival Horizon, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Jubilee, two of them for the first time in Texas. For travelers, it means more choices than ever before. […]

Oceania Cruises Just Made Its All-Inclusive Program Even Better

Oceania Cruises is giving travelers more flexibility with the way they experience its voyages. The luxury line has expanded its “Your World Included” program to feature two new perks on bookings made after Sept. 17, 2025: either a shore excursion credit or complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner. The move builds on Oceania’s […]

Princess Cruises Is Adding New Shore Excursions on the Mexican Riviera: Wine Tours, Taco Parties, and Chocolate Tastings

Princess Cruises is deepening its ties to Mexico’s Pacific coast. As the line celebrates 60 years of sailing to the Mexican Riviera, it has announced 13 new shore excursions across Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Manzanillo, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta, available on sailings beginning in late 2025. Among the most notable additions is a Princess-exclusive experience in Cabo […]

Harmony of the Seas Has New Thrills, a Brazilian Steakhouse, and a Bar Called "Pesky Parrot"

Royal Caribbean has unveiled the newly Amplified Harmony of the Seas, a ship reimagined for summer 2026 with bold new dining, nightlife, and family attractions. The 1,188-foot Oasis-class vessel, already one of the world’s largest cruise ships, is set to debut its upgrades in Barcelona next May before homeporting in Port Canaveral later in the […]

Celebrity Beyond Has Caribbean Cruises, Iconic Bars, and a Seriously Good Daniel Boulud Eatery

The first thing you need to know about Celebrity Beyond is that it doesn’t feel like a cruise ship at all. It feels like a destination in itself — a place where design, dining, and discovery are seamlessly layered into every corner. From the moment you walk into the soaring Grand Plaza, light cascading from […]

Cunard to Debut "Come From Away" at Sea on Queen Elizabeth’s First Caribbean Voyage

When Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth sets sail for her maiden Caribbean season on Oct. 16, 2025, she will be carrying more than guests and grandeur. For the first time ever, the Tony and Olivier Award–winning musical Come From Away will take the stage at sea — a milestone partnership between Cunard and Music Theatre International. The […]

Carnival Has a New, Broader Non-Alcoholic Drink Package

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new way for guests to enjoy premium beverages at sea without alcohol. The company this week rolled out CHEERS! Zero Proof, a comprehensive non-alcoholic beverage package that expands far beyond sodas and juices. The program is designed to give travelers more choice, whether they’re seeking crafted mocktails, alcohol-free sparkling […]