Mexico Cruise Tax: A More Sustainable Partnership

In a positive step forward for long-term sustainable tourism, Mexico is set to implement a new, thoughtfully structured tourist tax for cruise passengers starting July 1, 2025. This new measure is the result of a successful collaboration and compromise between Read More …

Juneau Looks To Future Tourism Success, With Or Without Royal Caribbean

In a forward-looking move to enhance its vibrant tourism sector, the city of Juneau, Alaska, is actively engaging in discussions about future development and sustainable growth. A key topic is the potential for a new cruise facility, a project initiated Read More …

Oman Port Expanded, Largest Ships Welcome

Oman is embarking on an exciting redevelopment of Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, a strategic move set to significantly enhance its position as a premier cruise destination. Following a record-breaking 2024-25 season that saw the port welcome 190 cruise calls, Read More …

Safe Now: US Eases Travel Advisory for Jamaica

The U.S. Department of State has recently issued a series of new or updated travel advisories for several countries, including notable destinations like Brazil and Jamaica, which have now joined nations such as France, India, the Netherlands, the UAE, the Read More …

US Memorial Day Cruise Surge: Millions Expected

The U.S. cruise industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge for Memorial Day weekend 2025, signaling a full-throttle revival and a potential turning point for American cruise tourism. Major lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Disney, along with luxury and Read More …

New Era: Royal Caribbean’s Mexico Destination

-Important To Know- A major new private beach resort is being developed on the Caribbean coast of Mahahual, Mexico (Costa Maya region), slated to open in fall 2027. With a reported investment exceeding $600 million, this destination, part of a Read More …

Details: Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico

– Important to Know– Royal Caribbean is significantly expanding its private destination offerings with the announcement of Perfect Day Mexico and Royal Beach Club Cozumel, set to enhance its “Ultimate Destinations” portfolio. Perfect Day Mexico, slated to open in fall Read More …

Royal Caribbean Euro 2026, Detailed

Royal Caribbean is gearing up for an epic European summer in 2026! With over 60 destinations across five exciting homeports—Athens (Piraeus), Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Ravenna, and Southampton—there’s a vacation for everyone. From the adventurous thrills of Harmony of the Read More …

New Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas Videos

I’m excited to share the two newest Utopia of the Seas videos that are now live! First, check out “Behind the Scenes on Utopia of the Seas: Installing the Ultimate Abyss”. Royal Caribbean’s new Utopia of the Seas, the ultimate short getaway, introduces the Read More …