Exciting news for US tourists as Royal Caribbean, alongside a stellar group of cruise lines including Carnival, Disney, MSC, Cunard, Holland America, and Celebrity, is dramatically increasing its offerings for Caribbean voyages in 2026 and 2027. This expansion introduces a Read More …
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 …
The cruise community is demonstrating remarkable solidarity in supporting Jamaica following the extensive destruction caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. This popular cruise destination, home to ports like Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Falmouth, has received an outpouring of support Read More …
Royal Caribbean Group is currently facing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Dulcie White, a 66-year-old passenger who went overboard from Allure of the Seas on October 22, 2024. White’s body remains missing at sea, and the Read More …
Port Canaveral’s rapid growth is driven by a successful combination of strategic infrastructure investment, a prime location, and an expanding appeal as a departure point for modern cruise travel. The port has firmly established itself as one of the busiest Read More …
Hurricane Melissa, which rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane over the weekend, is significantly impacting cruise ship itineraries in the Caribbean as it tracks northeast toward Jamaica. The powerful storm, the third Category 5 of the 2025 Atlantic season, 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 …
Cruise lines are actively updating their drink package offerings to meet evolving guest expectations, driven partly by an increasing focus on non-alcoholic options and a desire for greater flexibility. This industry-wide transformation is seeing major cruise operators introduce new policies Read More …
The cruise industry is showcasing remarkable adaptability and flexibility as it navigates new waters in Asia. Recent changes involving new “special port fees” in China, which are a response to similar U.S. levies on Chinese vessels, are prompting cruise lines Read More …