Royal Caribbean Drops Jamaica Calls After Hurricane Melissa
The reroutes show how a single hurricane can ripple through the Caribbean cruise economy, with nearby ports absorbing demand while Jamaica races to restore tourism lifelines.
The reroutes show how a single hurricane can ripple through the Caribbean cruise economy, with nearby ports absorbing demand while Jamaica races to restore tourism lifelines.
JetBlue’s move into luxury cruising shows airlines pushing beyond seats into higher-margin trip planning, where loyalty-driven bundles and added protections can keep travelers booking in one place.
Norwegian is pushing early deals to lock in 2026 demand, highlighting how cruise lines compete on bundled value as new ships and private-island perks reshape pricing.
As travelers trade quick getaways for deeper, once in a lifetime itineraries, Holland America is leaning into immersive South America cruising with more time devoted to Antarctica.
MSC’s Galveston debut signals the Gulf Coast’s rise as a United States cruise hub, as lines chase Texas drive-market travelers and loosen Florida’s grip on Caribbean sailings.
TUI is doubling down on Egypt as river cruising demand outpaces supply, signaling that the Nile is moving from niche itinerary to a core winter battleground for big brands.
With another Prestige-Class build, Norwegian is doubling down on ultra-luxury cruising’s growth, locking in scarce shipyard slots as brands compete on space and service rather than scale.
The move highlights how climate protests aimed at coal shipping can still chill cruise itineraries, leaving smaller ports like Newcastle scrambling to protect tourism confidence.
Fort Lauderdale’s booming cruise season is pushing Port Everglades and nearby roads to their limits, highlighting how rising demand is reshaping travel days across the region.
Royal Caribbean’s Florida lineup shows how major cruise brands are leaning on private islands and beach clubs to control the guest experience and outpace rivals in the Caribbean.
Carnival is doubling down on private beach stops as the new battleground for short Caribbean getaways, keeping Miami a hub for curated, resort-style sailing.
Cruise lines are racing to unify guest communications as onboard spending shifts to targeted, real time offers. Platforms like MXP365 signal a move from siloed tools to automation.