Carnival Cruise Line and the Grand Bahama Port Authority have broken ground on the cruise line’s new destination on Grand Bahama Island.
CDC appears to target cruise industry with new Bahamas travel advisory
The CDC has updated its Bahamas travel advisory, advising against all travel to the Islands just weeks ahead of the cruise industry’s anticipated restart of cruises in the Caribbean.
Caribbean benefits from 2021 US cruise restart uncertainty
Cruise lines are increasingly making moves to homeport their cruise ships in the Caribbean and offer fly-cruise packages to the North American market as US transportation and health authorities continue to assess […]
Caribbean shows signs of preparing to open in possible boost to US cruise market
There are encouraging signs in the Caribbean that some destinations may soon start opening up to cruise ships, possibly providing the US cruise market with a way to emulate the limited resumption […]
Bahamas likely to be first cruise destination to reopen for tourists
The Bahamas may reopen to cruise tourists by July 1st, according to Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, depending on the finalisation of health and safety protocols.
Top 5 best cruise destinations in 2020
There is an almost limitless range of options to choose from when it comes to picking a cruise in 2020. No matter what you’re looking for or who you’re traveling with, there […]
MSC Cruises announces activities available on new Caribbean private island Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises has revealed the range of activities that will be on offer for cruise tourists at its new private island in the Caribbean, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Royal Caribbean reveals floating cabanas, available at CocoCay from January
The first floating cabanas in the Bahamas are coming to Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay as part of the new Coco Beach Club on the newly redeveloped private island.
Carnival gets approval for new cruise port and Half Moon Cay redevelopment
Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with the government of The Bahamas to build two major port developments, one on Grand Bahama and the other at Half Moon Cay on the island […]
Video: Cruise ports in the Bahamas battered by Hurricane Dorian
The popular US-based cruise blog Cruise Hive has released a video showing the full impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas as it happened during Sunday and Monday.
The “harassing environment” for Nassau cruise tourists to be eliminated
The Minister of Tourism in the Bahamas has announced a major redevelopment of Port Nassau’s cruise facilities to eliminate the “harassing type environment” that many cruise passengers currently face when they disembark.
Disney Cruise Line reveals name of new ship and images of new island destination
Disney Cruise Line has finally revealed the name of its new cruise ship and released new details about plans for a second island destination in The Bahamas.
Carnival Corporation to add pier at Half Moon Cay island in Bahamas
Carnival Corporation has announced that it will develop a pier for cruise ships at its private island Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, eliminating the need for passengers to tender ashore.
MSC reveals eight beaches a spa and other features for private island Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises has announced that its upcoming private island Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve will be home to eight beaches, a family lagoon, a spa and evening entertainment as it prepares for […]
All April cruises cancelled following Oasis of the Seas crane collapse
Oasis of the Seas’ sailings throughout the rest of April have been cancelled following a shipyard accident during which a crane fell onto the massive ship, causing damage to her starboard side […]
Disney Cruise Line set to develop second private destination in Caribbean
Disney Cruise Line has signed an agreement with the government of the Bahamas for the development of a second private cruise destination in the country.
4 reasons the Caribbean is the world’s top cruise destination
For many people looking for a convenient and affordable way to take a great vacation, a favourite option is a cruise to the Caribbean.
Virgin Voyages opens sales, reveals entertainment and ‘secret destination’
Virgin Voyages on February 14th chose Valentine’s Day to open its selection of inaugural cruise itineraries for booking, and revealed the location of its much-hyped secret destination.
Carnival Cruise Line reveals new private Bahama cruise port for 2021
Carnival Cruises will build a new cruise port in the Bahamas that Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald has said will be like Half Moon Cay, but even better.
Man banned for life over reckless video in same week boy dies in cruise ship fall
Royal Caribbean has banned a passenger for life after he filmed himself jumping from his balcony cabin aboard Symphony of the Seas into the harbour waters at Port Nassau, Bahamas.