Grand Turk Cruise Profits Fall, Cites Drugs and Brawls
In recent years, the Grand Turk Cruise Center (GTCC) ratings have dropped, no longer qualifying the cruise port as one of the top destinations. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line and Turks and Caicos Islands Celebrate Arrival of Donated Fire Truck
Carnival Cruise Line and Turks and Caicos Islands officials today (April 20, 2023) welcomed the arrival of a donated fire truck for the Grand Turk Domestic Fire Services during a special ceremony at the Grand Turk Cruise Center, with Carnival’s Mardi Gras docked in the background. (more…)
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Carnival Celebration Makes First-Ever Caribbean Call With Visit to Grand Turk During Inaugural Voyage
Carnival Cruise Line’s new flagship Carnival Celebration arrived in Grand Turk today, making the ship’s first call to a Caribbean port. The ship is currently sailing its inaugural voyage, a special six-day Thanksgiving cruise. (more…)
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Cruise calls at Grand Turk in question after dock damaged by Hurricane Fiona
The main cruise ship dock in Turks and Caicos suffered damage Tuesday as a strengthening Hurricane Fiona roared across the island destination, raising questions about whether and when cruise calls can resume. (more…)
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Fire Breaks Out On Carnival Freedom; Now Put Out
Fire breaks out on Carnival Freedom cruise ship’s funnel (ABC Action News)
A fire has broken out on the Carnival Freedom while the vessel was docking in the port of Grand Turk this morning. Pictures posted on social media show flames coming out of the ship’s funnel, which was partially destroyed by the incident. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Grand Turk: Cruise Industry to restart in December to March ‘High Season’ -Premier assures
PLANS are in place to rebuild the economy of Grand Turk which has been hard hit by the closure of the cruise industry due the Covid-19 pandemic. During a national address on September 23, Premier, Hon. Charles Washington Misick spoke directly to the people of the nation’s capital, assuring them that plans are in place to revitalise the island’s economy. (tcweeklynews.com)
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Carnival Corporation Brands Return to Grand Turk, St. Thomas, San Juan
With the vast majority of the Caribbean untouched by recent storms and open for business, the region’s momentum continues as cruise line brands from Carnival Corporation & plc begin returning this month to Grand Turk, St. Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. (more…)
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