Queen Elizabeth’s Caribbean Season from Miami

Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth has commenced its first season of Caribbean voyages from PortMiami, marking a new homeporting privilege for the luxury ship. This two-season residency will offer cruises ranging from 9 to 21 nights, providing travelers from North America Read More …

Martinique Sails Toward A Bright Tourism Future

Martinique is beautifully solidifying its status as a premier Caribbean destination, celebrating a remarkable surge in its cruise sector. The island has experienced an impressive nearly 11% increase in cruise arrivals for the 2024–2025 season, welcoming over 465,000 passengers. This Read More …

Bahamas Joins Nations Enforcing New Cruise Tax

The Bahamas is set to implement significant new cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing movement among nations in the Americas and Caribbean, including the US, Mexico, and Canada, aimed at ensuring the sector is more accountable, equitable, and Read More …

Bahamas Joins Other Nations With New Cruise Taxes, Rules

The Bahamas is set to implement a new suite of cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing coalition of countries across the Americas and the Caribbean—including the US, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Belize, Barbados, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—that are Read More …

Caribbean Association Salutes Dominican Republic for Public-Private Sector Collaboration

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) congratulates the Government of the Dominican Republic and President Luis Abinader for withdrawing the proposed Tax Reform Bill following widespread consultation with the public and private sectors. The decision reflects the government’s commitment to good Read More …

New Culinary, Beverage, Shore Ex Planned for Holland America 24/25 Caribbean season

Holland America Line launched its 2024-2025 Caribbean season Oct. 20, and the seven ships exploring the region have a host of new destination-centric culinary, beverage and shore excursion experiences that delve deeper into the region. With a focus on local Read More …

Emerald Cruises Sends Ship To Caribbean

Emerald Cruises is expanding its Caribbean presence with new itineraries on Emerald Azzurra for the 2024/2025 winter season due to high demand for cruises in the region. The itineraries will feature less-traveled islands like Jost van Dyke, Norman Island, Montserrat, Read More …