The Caribbean

Carnival Rolls Out Digital Shore Excursion Platform

Carnival launches new digital platform designed to replace paper tickets for shore excursions, aiming to streamline check-ins and communication.

guests checking in to Celebration Key with the mobile app

Cruise Passenger Fined $2,500 for Drugs in Bermuda

Cruise passenger who disembarked in Bermuda and asked about local drug laws fined after authorities find her in possession of cannabis and cocaine

A marajuana leaf

Sky Princess Itinerary Switched to Eastern Caribbean Route

Princess Cruises has announced a full change to the itinerary for the Sky Princess sailing which is departing on December 28th, 2025.

The bow of a Princess cruise ship

MSC World America Makes First Call to San Juan Port

The Puerto Rico government marked the maiden arrival of MSC World America with a plaque exchange ceremony at the Port of San Juan on April 15th.

The port of San Juan, Puerto Rico as seen from the ocean

MSC World America Begins Caribbean Sailings from Miami

The newly launched MSC World America has officially begun its maiden voyage to the Caribbean, following its recent arrival at PortMiami.

PortMiami cruise terminal

NCL Plans Major Upgrades for Great Stirrup Cay in 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reveals plans to introduce a range of new features and guest experiences at its private island, Great Stirrup Cay.

A Norwegian Lines cruise ship sailing at sunset

Margaritaville at Sea Reveals 2027 Cruise Itineraries

Margaritaville at Sea has announced its lineup for 2027 for the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, introducing the ship’s first-ever 8-night cruises

The Margaritaville logo painted on a wooden beach table

Celebrity Cruises Drops Labadee Stops Through 2025 - 2026

Celebrity Cruises has announced the removal of several scheduled calls to Labadee, Haiti, from its itineraries between April 2025 and April 2026.

The Celebrity Apex cruise ship

Curaçao Launches Study to Guide Sustainable Tourism Growth

Curaçao has joined forces with Sustainable Travel International and the George Washington University to evaluate the impacts of tourism.

A sign saying Curacao on the island of Curacao

Queen Elizabeth Refreshed Ahead of Alaska & Caribbean Trips

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has completed a 3 week refurbishment at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard, Singapore, unveiling updated interiors and amenities.

The Queen Elizabeth cruise ship

Aruba Passenger Arrested for Attempted Firearm Boarding

A man was detained in Aruba after he tried to board the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Oasis of the Seas with a firearm, according to local media.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship

Royal Caribbean to Launch 2-5 Night Getaways in 2026-27

Royal Caribbean International is set to offer 2 to 5 night cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas across 11 ships during the 2026-27 season.

The Liberty of the Seas cruise ship at sea

Royal Caribbean Adjusts Adventure of the Seas Itinerary

Royal Caribbean has notified guests booked on the Aug 16 2025 sailing of Adventure of the Seas about a berthing conflict at Perfect Day at CocoCay

A cruise ship docked at CocoCay, Bahamas

Carnival Vista Returns to St. Thomas After Crew Injury

Crew member aboard Carnival Vista sustains injury on Thursday, prompting ship to make unexpected return to St. Thomas shortly after departing.

A Carnival cruise ship in port at night

Royal Caribbean Relaunches Artist Discovery Program for 2025

Royal Caribbean’s Artist Discovery Program is returning to the Caribbean, inviting regional artists to contribute to the upcoming Star of the Seas

a man painting a mural of flowers and parrots

Nassau Cruise Port Sets Record with 5.6M Passengers in 2024

Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) has achieved a new milestone, welcoming 5.6 million cruise passengers in 2024, surpassing its previous annual records.

Cruise ships in Nassau cruise port

Carnival to Celebrate 55th Birthday with Cruise Meetups at Sea

Carnival is planning a grand celebration for its 55th anniversary in 2027 featuring special events across 11 cruises and three at-sea ship meetups

The Carnival Sensation cruise ship

Holland America & Carnival Rebrand Half Moon Cay as RelaxAway

Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line announce that Half Moon Cay will be rebranded as RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay as part of some upgrades.

Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas

Turks and Caicos Cruise Visitors Surpass One Million in 2024

The Turks and Caicos Islands have announced that over one million cruise passengers visited the islands in the first 10 months of 2024.

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands

Norwegian Star to Sail the Caribbean for Winter 2025-26

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that the Norwegian Star will now be redeployed to the Caribbean for the 2025-26 winter season.

A Norwegian Cruise lines vessel