The Dominican Republic welcomed 151,096 cruise passengers in September 2026, a 54.7% increase year-on-year. Amber Cove and Taíno Bay accounted for more than 86% of
Curaçao has brought the Queen Emma Bridge in Willemstad into a new operating phase after replacing its fuel-powered propulsion with an electric drive and renewing
Cartagena, Colombia, has opened its 2026-27 cruise season with 30 embarkation operations scheduled and 33,600 passengers expected to begin their journeys from the city. Royal
Nassau Cruise Port in The Bahamas handled a record 33,254 cruise passengers from six ships on June 8, 2026, illustrating the new scale of operations
Royal Caribbean Group, Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line are expanding their exclusive cruise destinations through new infrastructure, attractions and integrated guest experiences. Developments
The Dominican Republic is adding more than cruise capacity. New infrastructure in Samaná, year-round homeporting in La Romana and a new destination partnership on Catalina
On April 1, 2026, The Bahamas brought into force a modernised maritime framework built around the Merchant Shipping Act 2021 and a new suite of
Mexico has doubled the effective charge applied to eligible foreign cruise passengers, from the equivalent of US$5 to US$10 per person as of August 1,
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has opened registration for its 32nd Annual Cruise Conference & Trade Show, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 16,
Geopolitical uncertainty, elevated fuel costs and shifting travel patterns continue to shape the operating environment for global cruise operators. Yet Carnival Corporation’s latest quarterly results
As cruise lines compete for market share in the world’s busiest cruise region, differentiation is no longer driven solely by larger ships, new attractions or
Strong passenger growth, expanding homeport operations and renewed interest from cruise lines are reinforcing Martinique’s position in the Caribbean market. The island’s next challenge now
