Cruise news (Freeport Bahamas-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea unveils 2027 cruises with new ports and longer itineraries
Margaritaville at Sea has announced its 2027 sailing schedule for the MAS Islander ship, featuring the vessel's inaugural overnight in New Orleans...
April 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Silversea's luxury ship Silver Dawn visits Subic Bay Freeport (Bahamas)
The luxury ship Silver Dawn, operated by Silversea Cruises, arrived at Subic Bay Freeport (Bahamas) on Tuesday, December 31st, bringing ~1,000...
December 31, 2024 - Accidents
4 RCI-Royal Caribbean ships rerouted to ensure passenger safety amid Hurricane Rafael
RCI-Royal Caribbean has adjusted the itineraries of 4 of its Caribbean-based ships to avoid Hurricane Rafael’s path, following an alert from...
November 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Florida-Nassau itineraries for Margaritaville at Sea ship MAS Paradise in 2025
The travel brand Margaritaville at Sea is set to enhance its offerings with new itineraries to Nassau, featuring a ship-to-resort experience in...
October 16, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Vista passengers demand refunds after last-minute itinerary change
A voyage with CCL-Carnival Cruise Lines turned chaotic before even leaving port, as passengers demanded refunds following an unexpected itinerary...
September 7, 2024 - 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
27-year-old woman found dead on Margaritaville Paradise cruise ship with suspected cocaine
A tragic incident unfolded aboard the Margaritaville Paradise cruise ship bound for The Bahamas, where a deceased woman was discovered inside a cabin...
March 14, 2024 - Accidents
35-year-old woman dies on Margaritaville Paradise ship after choking incident during dinner
A 35-year-old woman traveling aboard Margaritaville Paradise died Tuesday evening, February 27th, after she developed difficulty breathing during...
March 4, 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