Coverage of Caribbean and Bahamas cruise capacity, fleet allocation, and seasonal shifts, with analysis of how global deployment decisions impact Middle East travel trade and long-haul cruise demand.
Seabourn has announced four speakers from The Atlantic for Seabourn Conversations during selected fall 2026 Seabourn Ovation voyages, launching a three-year partnership focused on journalism, culture, ideas and meaningful dialogue at sea.
MSC Cruises has revised its Winter 2027/2028 deployment, sending MSC World Asia to the South Caribbean while MSC World Europa remains in the Western Mediterranean instead of operating its previously scheduled Middle East sailings.
Seabourn has opened bookings for its winter 2028-2029 Caribbean season, with 10 itineraries aboard Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest visiting 21 ports across 20 countries and island territories between December 2028 and March 2029.
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the first images of Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay. The nearly six-acre attraction will open on 4 September 2026 with 19 waterslides, dining venues and dedicated family facilities.
Holland America Line has introduced four World Stage productions aboard Oosterdam, including a Rolling Stone rock show developed with RWS Global and performances celebrating disco, theatrical spectacle and the work of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon.
Holland America Line has announced 47 Caribbean departures for 2027-28, featuring cruises from five to 28 days, the reimagined Oosterdam, enhanced facilities at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay and a Pan Am anniversary voyage.
Ultra-luxury hospitality brand Aman has confirmed that its first ocean-going yacht, Amangati, is currently under construction in Genoa, Italy, as the company prepares to extend its resort-style experience to the sea with a Mediterranean debut planned for 2027.
SeaDream Yacht Club has announced 13 new Caribbean yachting voyages for Fall 2028 and New Year 2029, with SeaDream I and SeaDream II sailing itineraries across St. Barths, the Virgin Islands and beyond.
Crystal has revealed summer and autumn 2028 itineraries for Crystal Grace, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, with bookings opening on 28 April 2026.
MSC Group has introduced Sandy Cay, a new private island retreat beside Ocean Cay in The Bahamas. Opening in 2028, it will offer MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests an intimate and serene island experience.
