Explora Journeys Anticipates An Unforgettable Caribbean Season

Explora III (Courtesy Explora Journeys)From mid-October 2026 through March 2027, Explora Journeys’ upcoming Caribbean season brings this diversity to life across two ships, combining the elevated service, spaciousness and experiences of the region’s most refined resorts with the freedom to discover multiple destinations with ease; no unpacking, repacking or complicated logistics. (more…)

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Floating Casinos vs. Online Gaming

Carnival Dream - The Casino (March 2026) (Courtesy Carnival Cruise Line)Step aboard a luxury liner or simply reach for your smartphone to enjoy gaming wherever you are. From game variety to user experience, here’s how cruise ship casinos compare with today’s mobile platforms. (more…)

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Five Reasons to Sail on MSC This Winter

MSC Cruises (logo)From a brand-new flagship in the Mediterranean to winter sun in the Caribbean or Canary Islands and festive city breaks in Northern Europe, MSC Cruises’ winter 2026/2027 season will feature 168 destinations across 72 countries, offering travelers one of its most varied winter programs to date. (more…)

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Juneau Assembly puts decision on cruise ship limits on hold

Juneau, Alaska – Gastineau Channel (Courtesy MSC Cruises)The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) has postponed codifying its cruise ship limit into ordinance until additional work has been completed.

During the Aug. 31 CBJ assembly committee of the whole worksession, Mayor Beth Weldon proposed an amendment to making the five-ship-a-day limit a mandate rather than a voluntary agreement, citing the need for the Visitor Industry Task Force (VITF 2.0) to collect more data and finish their findings.

Weldon’s motion was carried on a 5-4 vote.

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Hard Coral Cover Declines but Recovery Remains Possible, Landmark Report Finds

MSC Cruises Reveals New Island Experiences Awaiting Guests At Ocean Cay MSC Marine ReserveThe largest global assessment of coral reef condition ever produced by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) reveals the scale of the declining coral reef cover worldwide and highlights the importance of science-based conservation and long-term monitoring to help reefs recover and build resilience. (more…)

Press Conference in Puerto Rico Broadcasts Benefits of the Premier Cruise Industry Event for the Caribbean and Latin America

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationExcitement is growing for the opportunity to get on cruise lines’ radars at the premier industry event representing the Caribbean and Latin America, as leading executives from Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) joined today (August 31, 2026) at a press conference for the FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show, taking place in San Juan from October 12-16. (more…)