Royal Caribbean International has successfully released its 2027–2028 deployment schedule for the Caribbean, offering numerous new sailings that extend through April 2028. This comprehensive lineup focuses heavily on year-round service from three key Florida homeports: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Miami, and Read More …
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 …
The cruise industry is projected to achieve its fourth consecutive year of record passenger volume in 2026, with AAA forecasting that 21.7 million Americans will embark on an ocean cruise. This figure represents a 4.5% increase from the 20.7 million Read More …
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting featured an important and productive discussion led by Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO, Jason Liberty, regarding the need for fuel supply stability at PortMiami. Liberty’s concerns arose following the sale of the Read More …
PortMiami, recognized as the world’s busiest cruise port, is set to welcome ten new cruise ships for the 2025-2026 season, showcasing continued growth and strong partnerships with major cruise lines. Five of these debuting vessels are new builds, indicating a Read More …
Cunard’s recently refreshed Queen Elizabeth has arrived at PortMiami for the first time, marking the beginning of a highly anticipated two-season residency in the Caribbean. This is a historic moment for Cunard, which for 185 years has been synonymous with Read More …
Port Canaveral has implemented a modest adjustment to its parking fees, moving from $17 to $20 per day, effective October 1, 2025. This change, the first since 2017, impacts guests of Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Read More …
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas recently experienced a manageable norovirus outbreak at sea, as reported to the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program on September 28. During a 13-night trip, 71 passengers (approximately 3.8% of the 1,874 total) and one crew Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line is making a highly anticipated return to South America in 2026-27, marking the end of a 14-year hiatus. This exciting comeback will feature the Carnival Firenze, which is set to offer three unique repositioning sailings to Miami. Read More …