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
An interpretation of the Amadeus Travel Dreams 2026 report through the lens of maritime stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean. Published at the end
The global cruise industry reached a new milestone in 2025, welcoming 37.2 million ocean-going passengers worldwide. While the sector’s post-pandemic recovery has been well documented,
For years, Caribbean cruise destinations competed largely on scenery, climate and accessibility. Today, cruise executives increasingly argue that what differentiates one destination from another is
A proposed federal immigration fee for cruise passengers in Mexico became one of the most closely watched policy issues referenced during the 2025 FCCA Cruise
The Caribbean cruise industry is entering a new expansion cycle — one increasingly shaped by infrastructure capacity, premium travel demand, operational competitiveness and long-term destination
