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Miami-Dade Weighs Direct Rail Link From MIA to PortMiami
As Florida ports battle for cruise dominance, Miami is eyeing airport-to-terminal rail to make weekend turnarounds smoother and less car dependent.
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PortMiami Faces Gridlock as Up to Eight Cruise Ships Dock
Miami’s cruise boom is colliding with downtown construction, and the resulting gridlock shows how port growth is testing the city’s transportation network.
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Royal Caribbean Ends Grease on Harmony and Independence of the Seas
The change hints at a wider cruise trend: lines are leaning on in-house, tech-driven shows to control costs and keep theater lineups fresh at sea.
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Cruise Ship Crime Reports Rise, But Remain Far Below Land-Based Rates
Recent increases in cruise ship crime reports have prompted industry scrutiny, though overall rates remain well below those found in cities on land, according to multiple studies and experts.
Royal Caribbean restarts Labadee cruises after hiatus
Royal Caribbean recently announced its return to Labadee, Haiti, after a seven-month hiatus. The cruise line’s ship, Adventure of the Seas, docked at the private destination on October 8, 2024, marking a significant development for the cruise industry in the region. Labadee had been removed from Royal Caribbean'
Royal Caribbean's Labadee returns October 2024
Labadee, Haiti, a favorite destination for cruise enthusiasts, is set to welcome back Royal Caribbean International in October 2024 after a significant hiatus due to concerns over safety. The return marks a positive shift for the region, which has faced ongoing instability since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in