Caribbean cruise news covering ports, itineraries, private destinations, and seasonal deployments. Follow developments across the region.
Royal Caribbean
Expected to close in early 2027 with Morgan Stanley debt financing, the transaction values acquired hospitality earnings at about 10 times earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Royal Caribbean
Many participants first realized the joke upon reaching The Pearl on the Royal Promenade, after relatives persuaded them to wear the shirts without explanation.
Disney Cruise Line
Guests must purchase a placeholder aboard a Disney cruise with a US$250 deposit per stateroom; it is refundable before they select a voyage.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Operation Tidal Wave's Boston operation is planned through September 30. In San Diego, an April phase involved administrative actions against 27 crew members.
Royal Caribbean
After leaving San Juan, the ship turned south to meet an MH-60 Jayhawk from Air Station Borinquen; the patient was then taken to Hospital Buen Samaritano in Aguadilla.
Norwegian Cruise Line
In winter 2026-27, Norwegian Sun will sail 11- and 12-night partial Panama Canal cruises, with calls at Cartagena de Indias and Puerto Limon.
Royal Caribbean
The replacement cruise follows the same Bahamas and Jamaica itinerary, while guests remain responsible for taxes, fees and extras such as drink packages and spa reservations.
Royal Caribbean
Costa Maya excursions booked through Royal Caribbean will be cancelled automatically and refunded, while visits to Roatan, Cozumel and Perfect Day at CocoCay remain unchanged.
MSC Cruises
Designed for up to 6,762 passengers, MSC World Atlantic will have 2,626 cabins and more than 38,000 square metres of public areas across seven districts.
Princess Cruises
Regal Princess is slated for a six-day Eastern Caribbean roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale that includes Celebration Key, Carnival Corporation's Grand Bahama destination.
News
Bequia in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is cited for shipbuilding traditions and coral reefs, while December to May is identified as the most favorable period.
MSC Cruises
Miami will host four MSC ships on three- to eleven-night departures, while MSC Seascape remains in Galveston for seven-night Western Caribbean voyages.