Cruise news (Freeport Bahamas-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Grand Bahama Shipyard secures $665M transformation deal to become world's largest cruise ship...
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Philip Davis, has formalized an agreement with Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport) for a US$665 million...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
No 2024 sailings for Marella Cruises from Port Canaveral FL
Marella Cruises UK, a European cruise line that operated from Port Canaveral, Florida USA in 2023, will not return this year, according to port...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea introduces Key West cruise aboard MAS Paradise ship
Margaritaville at Sea is offering a voyage to Key West Florida and Freeport Grand Bahama on its MAS Paradise ship, providing a convenient alternative...
May 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Glory starts Transatlantic crossing following 21-day drydock refurbishment
On Thursday, April 18, Carnival Glory resumed operations from Barcelona (Spain) after undergoing a 21-day drydock refurbishment. Embarking on a 14...
April 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises temporarily closes Ocean Cay (Bahamas) for renovation and expansion
MSC Cruises has announced the temporary closure of Ocean Cay, its private island in the Bahamas, for extensive renovation and expansion from April 7...
April 8, 2024 - Accidents
Fire on Carnival Freedom ship prompts canceled cruises
Passengers are facing disruptions following an incident involving a CCL-Carnival Cruise Line vessel amid adverse weather conditions on Saturday...
March 25, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Elation passengers allege assaults during Bahamas excursion
Officials at a Bahamas resort have stated that security camera footage contradicts the accounts provided by two Kentucky women who allege they were...
February 12, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise chaos: severe weather forces major itinerary changes for multiple cruise companies
Several ships from various major cruise companies/brands encountered significant itinerary changes as severe weather conditions affected areas from...
December 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of its 4th EDGE class ship Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises received its 4th Edge Series cruise ship, the impressive 141,420 GT Celebrity Ascent, from the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard...
November 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Paradise cruise ship resumes operations following renovation
Carnival Paradise resumed her service on Monday, October 30, in Tampa, Florida, following a comprehensive refurbishment during a 16-day dry dock in...
November 1, 2023 - Accidents
3-year-long World Cruise delayed weeks before departure due to AIDAaura's failed sale
Reports suggest that the sale of the AIDAaura cruise ship (aka Miray MV Lara) from Carnival Corporation's AIDA Cruises to Life at Sea Cruises for a...
October 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL's Carnival Spirit ship welcomes first passengers from Mobile, Alabama
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's vessel, Carnival Spirit, with a capacity of 2,124 guests, marked her inaugural departure from the new homeport in Mobile...
October 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's guests are the first to know about Celebration Key details
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is gearing up to unveil details about Celebration Key Bahamas, CCL's exclusive resort destination. Currently under...
September 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival's new Grand Bahama cruise port destination to be named ‘Celebration Key’
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has officially revealed the name of its upcoming exclusive cruise port in the Bahamas as "Celebration Key." This new...
August 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival opens 2025-2026 Caribbean schedule with new itineraries from Galveston TX
With a strategic focus on forward planning, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line initiates the commencement of its 2025-2026 deployment phase, unveiling an array...
August 18, 2023