Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, says 2018 is poised to be another excellent year for Jamaica’s cruise ship sector, with vessels from the world’s largest cruise companies expected to call at the island’s main ports.

Tripling the number of cruise terminals is a strong start but, while there may be a short-term dip expected for now, the continued rise of cruise travelers to the broader Caribbean region may see further expansion required both in and beyond Havana.

Cruise passengers were stuck down in droves by a sickness bug during a luxury Mediterranean voyage. Around 300 passengers on the cruise ship Aida Prima were left suffering from the suspected virus.

Carnival Corporation has announced a series of community projects supporting children, education and emergency preparedness in the Caribbean, the world’s most popular region for cruise vacations.

Royal Caribbean is to build three new ships for Silversea Cruises, the ultra-luxury and expedition cruise brand that recently joined the RCL family.

An American cruise ship passenger was arrested in Bermuda Tuesday morning after she was caught with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.