The Caribbean

Norwegian Gem Adjusts Great Stirrup Cay Visit Timing

Norwegian Cruise Line has notified guests of a change to the upcoming Norwegian Gem sailing departing Jacksonville, FL on January 20th, 2026.

The Norwegian Gem cruise ship at sunset

Disney Adventure Meets Destiny and Fantasy at Sea

Disney’s newest ship, Disney Adventure, sailed near Freeport, Bahamas, on Tuesday marking the occasion with a meetup with Destiny and Fantasy.

The Disney Fantasy cruise ship and a tugboat in a port

Three Cruise Ships Make Maiden Calls at Nassau Cruise Port

Nassau Cruise Port reports MSC Grandiosa, Oceania Allura and Seven Seas Grandeur all made their first-ever visits to the destination in December.

Regent Seven Seas' cruise ship, the Seven Seas Grandeur

Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026

Royal Caribbean has prolonged its suspension of visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, cancelling all scheduled calls through 2026.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship just off the coast of Labadee, Haiti

Zuiderdam Sets Out on 21-Night Ultimate Caribbean Voyage

Holland America Line’s cruise ship Zuiderdam recently departed PortMiami to begin a 21-night cruise to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

Holland America's cruise ship Zuiderdam in port

MSC Meraviglia to Debut in Southern Caribbean in 2027

The cruise ship, the MSC Meraviglia will be deployed to the Southern Caribbean for the first time during the 2027 to 2028 winter season.

The MSC Meraviglia cruise ship at dusk

Carnival Dream Sets Sail on Extended Journeys Cruises

Carnival Dream departed Galveston, Texas earlier this month to begin a special 14-night voyage to the Southern Caribbean and Central America.

The Carnival Dream cruise ship docked in Galveston, Texas

Royal Caribbean Opens Royal Beach Club Paradise Island

Royal Caribbean has opened its Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, touted as a first-of-its-kind beach club destination, according to a press release

Nassau, Bahamas as seen from above

Antigua Cruise Port Marks Busy Day With Five Ships

Antigua Cruise Port reached a major milestone on December 23, 2025, welcoming more than 12,000 passengers and five cruise ships to St. John’s.

The port at Antigua

Search Ends After Passenger Falls From Cruise Ship

A retired woman is feared dead after falling overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Cuba, according to the United States Coast Guard.

A Holland America Line cruise shio

MSC Seashore to Move to PortMiami for 2027-2028 Winter

With the introduction of the new MSC World Atlantic in Port Canaveral, MSC Cruises plans to reposition the MSC Seashore to PortMiami in late 2027.

The marina at Miami criuse port

Carnival Expands its Fun Italian Style Cruises in 2027

Carnival plans to extend its "Fun Italian Style" offering to additional ports and regions in 2027 as part of updated fleet deployment plans.

The Carnival Firenze cruise ship

Caribbean Leaders, Cruise Execs Discuss Post-Storm Recovery

Caribbean tourism officials and cruise industry leaders met on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to examine the sector’s role in hurricane recovery

Cruise ships docked at Nassau cruise port in the Bahamas

Celebration Key Welcomes One Millionth Carnival Guest

Carnival Cruise Line has celebrated the arrival of its one millionth guest at Celebration Key, just five months after the new destination opened.

carnival

Jamaica Reaches 300,000 Visitors as Tourism Rebounds Strongly

Jamaica Tourist Board announces country has surpassed 300,000 visitors following Hurricane Melissa, a milestone credited to nation’s recovery strategy.

A man on a bicycle cycles past a wooden shop in Jamaica

Jamaica Reopens Cruise Ports After Hurricane Mellissa

All major Jamaican cruise ports have officially reopened following Hurricane Mellissa, according to a statement released by national authorities.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica looking out towards the sea

Royal Caribbean Unveils Expanded 2027-28 Itineraries

Royal Caribbean has released additional details for its 2027-28 Caribbean and Bahamas sailings with a total of 13 ships operating in the region.

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas cruise ship

MSC Cruises Unveils New Entertainment at Ocean Cay Island

MSC Cruises has announced an expanded roster of entertainment options coming to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its exclusive Bahamian island.

The MSC Divinia moored at a tropical beach

Celebration Key Unveils First Holiday Decor & Seasonal Events

Carnival Cruise Line’s Grand Bahama destination Celebration Key has rolled out its first collection of holiday decorations and seasonal activities

Close up of a Christmas tree branch and a gold bauble and lights

Search Underway for Missing U.S. Tourist in St. Martin

Authorities in St. Martin are appealing to the public for assistance after a U.S. tourist went missing during a shore excursion last week.

A beach on the island of Saint Martin