Carnival Adjusts 2027 and 2028 Plans for Sunshine and Spirit
Carnival updates its deployment strategy for 2027 and 2028, announcing that Carnival Sunshine will be based in Galveston instead of Spirit.
The Caribbean
Man Rescued After Falling Between Ship and Dock in Nassau
A man was rescued from the water on Sunday after accidentally falling between the cruise ship Norwegian Encore and the dock at Nassau Cruise Port
MSC Launches Major Relief Effort After Jamaica Hurricane
MSC begin a large scale relief initiative to assist the Jamaican Government’s humanitarian response after Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28.
Carnival Supports Jamaica’s Recovery After Hurricane Melissa
Along with providing donations and relief supplies Carnival Cruises is returning its ships to ports that are already prepared to receive visitors
Carnival Cruise Line Launches Partners in Paradise Program
Carnival introduces new initiative called Partners in Paradise, designed to give travel advisors an exclusive look at Carnival’s Celebration Key.
Cruise Ships Return to Revived Ocho Rios Port, Jamaica
After months of uncertainty and extensive recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the port of Ocho Rios has officially reopened.
Carnival and Miami Heat Donate $1 Million for Jamaica Relief
Carnival, Miami Heat and Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation donate $1 million to Direct Relief to support recovery from Hurricane Melissa.
Serenade of the Seas Begins Latin America Season
Serenade of the Seas has officially arrived in Latin America, launching Royal Caribbean International’s 2025–2026 cruise season in the region.
NCL to End Shipboard Drink Perks at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced upcoming changes to its onboard beverage policy while at Great Stirrup Cay, beginning on March 1st, 2026.
Queen Elizabeth Begins Journey to PortMiami For Winter Season
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has set sail on a repositioning voyage from Seattle to PortMiami, marking the start of its first Caribbean winter season
Margaritaville at Sea to Homeport in Miami From 2027
PortMiami has announced that it will soon become the new homeport for Margaritaville at Sea, with operations beginning in early 2027.
Carnival Expands 2027-28 Cruises From South Florida
Carnival Cruise Line unveils new 2027-28 sailings from Miami and Port Canaveral, highlighting the relocation of the Carnival Venezia to Florida.
Norwegian Cancels Over 55 Cruises for 2026-27 Season
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed the cancellation of more than 55 sailings planned for the 2026-27 season across four of its ships.
Carnival Sunshine Leaving Norfolk, VA in May 2027
Carnival will soon rotate ships in Virginia, as the Carnival Sunshine departs Norfolk and the Freedom steps in to operate local itineraries.
Bahamas Enforces Mandatory Maritime Pilotage Rule
The Bahamian government has begun enforcing a maritime pilotage law that requires all vessels entering the nation’s ports to use pilot services.
Search Underway for Passenger Missing From Carnival Horizon
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a U.S. passenger who went missing after leaving the Carnival Horizon in Bonaire last week.
Carnival Adds Horizon and Spirit to Galveston in 2027
Carnival has revealed that the Carnival Horizon and Spirit will homeport in Galveston for the first time as part of their 2027-28 deployment.
Carnival Adjusts Itineraries for 2026 Sailings on Five Ships
Carnival announces changes for nine cruises scheduled in 2026 across five of its vessels: Carnivals Sunrise, Glory, Elation, Pride, and Freedom.
Costa Expands Winter 2025-26 Mediterranean & Global Routes
Costa has revealed plans to enhance its winter 2025-26 schedule by introducing two fresh Mediterranean itineraries featuring the Costa Toscana.
Coast Guard Airlifts Guest From Carnival Sunshine
Emergency aboard Carnival Sunshine led to coast guard evacuation after passenger required urgent care shortly after the vessel left Norfolk VA.