Royal Caribbean has announced that Oasis of the Seas will set sail from New York City for the first time during the 2020/2021 cruise season. New York welcomes Oasis Class ship As part of the cruise line’s 2021/2021 deployment plans, it will showcase a fleet of seven ships which have emerged from its Royal Amplified […]
MSC Cruises to build exclusive island in the Bahamas
Post updated: 23/01/2019 MSC Cruises have announced further plans on their current development of a former sand extraction island as it transforms into a marine reserve, complete with bars, restaurants, an amphitheatre and more! A private island in the Bahamas Back in 2016, the cruise line signed a 100-year lease agreement with the Bahamian government, […]
Fred. Olsen to offer voluntourism excursions on Caribbean itineraries
Passengers of Fred. Olsen will soon have the opportunity to help local communities throughout the Caribbean when sailing with the cruise line in 2019. The cruise line has recently introduced a number of voluntourism opportunities under the name ‘Closer To The Real Caribbean’ to guests on-board their Caribbean sailings, including school visits and clearing nature […]
Royal Caribbean’s 50th Birthday Celebrations
Royal Caribbean are turning the big 5-0 next year and they have planned a birthday blow-out to celebrate! Happy Birthday Royal Caribbean! The cruise line’s Symphony of the Seas will be offering a week-long Caribbean sailing in November 2019, departing from Miami and kicking off a huge anniversary bash for everyone on-board! The itinerary includes […]
Return to St Thomas for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has announced that it will be resuming calls to St Thomas, following weeks of devastation to the area after the hurricanes. Adventure of the Seas champions the return The much-awaited return is part of a partnership with the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, where Royal Caribbean is committed to restoring Magens […]
Hurricane Irma update: Which areas of the Caribbean are affected?
In light of recent events, many areas of the Caribbean have been affected by Hurricane Irma. As a result, some Caribbean itineraries face port alterations where destinations have been significantly damaged by the storm. Following a statement from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), Antigua was spared major damage and further north, in the Bahamas, this […]
Carnival adds five more cruises to Cuba
It might be two years since Cuba opened its doors to cruise ships, but thanks to last year’s lifting of the US embargo, exciting new Caribbean itineraries are still pouring in. The latest come from Carnival – five additional voyages complementing the Cuba cruises it launched earlier this year. Sailing on 17th February, 2nd July […]
MSC announces its own island in the sun
Having already re-enforced its dedication to all things sun-kissed with the announcement that the forthcoming MSC Seaside will cruise the Caribbean year-round from Miami, MSC Cruises has just revealed plans for its very own island resort in the region, reserved exclusively for MSC guests. Located in the Bahamas, the cay in question, Ocean Cay Marine […]
Cruise the Caribbean from Cuba with MSC
After years of speculation within the industry, it was certainly big news when Cuba announced that it would be welcoming cruise passengers once more from 2015 onwards. Famous for much more than cigars, the island’s colourful capital Havana is the perfect place to start your Caribbean cruise, offering a vibrant culture and an unmistakable atmosphere. […]
MSC Cruises to offer sailings from Cuba
MSC Cruises has recently announced plans to become the first cruise line to homeport in Cuba. The cruise line’s 2,120-passenger ship MSC Opera will be based in Havana from December 2015 for the entire winter season, offering travellers a marvellous choice of 16 different Caribbean itineraries. The new itineraries will feature a host of popular […]