NASSAU
(4/19/13) The eTravel Blackboard Asia reports today that Nassau Bahamas cruise visitors are told to be on their guard ... more
ASTORIA
(4/10/13) The Daily Astorian reports today that Sea lions were hot topic at Port meeting ... more
IXTAPA/ZIHUATANEJO
(3/26/13) The Los Angeles Times reports today that the city of Zihuatanejo is getting a makeover with government funds ... more
MAZATLAN
(3/19/13) Travel Weekly reports today that the port of Mazatlan anticipates resumption of cruise calls in the Fall, 2013 ... more
NASSAU
(3/1/13) USA Today reports today that the Nassau Port Authorities forgot about the arrival of the Norwegian Epic, and turned away the ship and its 4,100 passengers ... more
COCOCAY
(2/25/13) Travel Pulse reports today that Carnival is adding 30 visits to Little Stirrup Cay (Royal Caribbean's CocoCay) for its Fascination and Ecstasy ships in 2013 ... more
HALF MOON CAY
(2/22/13) Travel Blackboard reports today that Holland America has added five new deluxe two-storey beach villas to its cabana offerings at Half Moon Cay ... more
MAZATLAN
(2/11/13) Travel Daily News reports today that the city of Mazatlan will welcome more than 300,000 tourists to celebrate Carnival in the city ... more
GRAND CAYMAN
(1/25/13) CayCompass.com reports today that the Taste of Cayman begins on Saturday, January 26, in Georgetown, delighting locals and tourists ... more
HALF MOON CAY
(1/23/13) CruiseCritic.com reports today that Carnival Cruise Lines' Destiny has had to Alter its itinerary due to thruster problem ... more
PANAMA CITY/FUERTE AMADOR
(1/16/13) LatinFlyer.com provides the top 5 reasons to visit Panama City, Panama ... more
BELIZE CITY
(1/9/13) 7NewsBelize.com reports today that Carnival Cruise Lines has cancelled a number of visits to Belize City due to unsafe conditions in the city ... more
GRAND CAYMAN
(1/7/13) CayCompass.com reports today that Carnival Cruise Lines is threatening to pull out of service to Grand Cayman in the wake of Cayman Marine's price increase for transporting passengers to and from vessels in George Town harbour ... more
BELIZE
(12/11/12) The Daily Telegraph reports today that tourists are heading to apocalypse parties to mark start of a new Mayan era ... more
HALF MOON CAY
(12/5/12) The Bahamas Investor reports today that once again, Holland America Line has won the Porthole Cruise Magazine's Reader's Choice Award for Best Private Island for Half Moon Cay ... more
HUATULCO
(12/5/12) The Huffington Post Travel Blog provides 5 reasons to visit Huatulco, Mexico in 2013 ... more
MEXICO TRAVEL
(11/20/12) Travel Weekly reports today that the U.S. State Department's newest travel warning excludes most tourism destinations ... more
MAZATLAN
(11/14/12) The Huffington Post reports today that Old Mazatlan is giving way to Old Mazatlan ... more
SEATTLE
(11/13/12) KIROtv.com reports today that Legal pot could be state’s new tourist attraction ... more
MAZATLAN
(11/5/12) Travel Age West reports today that Mazatlan anticipates the return of cruise ships ... more
COCOCAY
(11/1/12) The Royal Caribbean Blog reports today that Royal Caribbean has reopened CocoCay after damage done by Hurricane Sandy ... more
COCOCAY, GREAT STIRRUP CAY AND HALF MOON CAY
(10/30/12) USA Today reports today that Hurricane Sandy incurred generally "minor" damage on CocoCay, Great Stirrup Cay and Half Moon Cay ... more
COCOCAY
(10/30/12) The Royal Caribbean Blog reports today on the first report of Hurricane Sandy damage to the island ... more
BAHAMAS
(10/29/12) Bahamas.com reports today on Hurricane Sandy and the Islands of the Bahamas ... more
BAHAMAS
(10/27/12) The Sacramento Bee reports today that the Port of Nassau, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues have reopened following a visit by Hurricane Sandy ... more
HURRICANE SANDY
(10/26/12) USA Today reports today that Hurricane Sandy has forced more cruise ships to re-route ... more
COCOCAY
(10/26/12) The Royal Caribbean Blog reports today that Hurricane Sandy has forced Royal Caribbean cruise ship itinerary changes ... more
BAHAMAS
(10/24/12) The International Business Times reports today that Hurricane Sandy's Northerly Path Cancels Flights, Scatters Cruises ... more
NASSAU
(10/23/12) HeraldOnline.com reports today that Nassau Paradise Island will host a bevy of classic racing cars during Bahamas Speed Week, taking place from November 24 thru December 2 ... more
PANAMA CITY
(10/19/12) The Washington Post reports today that rioters are protesting legislation allowing sale of state-owned land in the Panama Canal's duty-free zone ... more
CAYMAN ISLANDSY
(10/19/12) CBS Moneywatch reports today that an animal activist group is urging the Cayman government to stop farming sea turtles ... more
SEATTLE
(10/9/12) The Seattle Times reports today that the Port of Seattle turned in a record cruise year in 2012 ... more
ALASKA
(9/27/12) The Anchorage Daily News reports today that the last cruise ship of the season has left Juneau ... more
JAMAICA
(9/25/12) Travel Weekly reports today that Jamaican tourism officials want cruise passengers to spend more while in port ... more
BAHAMAS
(9/20/12) examiner.com reports today that Royal Caribbean will begin cruises from New Orleans to the Bahamas, starting in Fall 2013 ... more
BELIZE
(9/19/12) AFP reports today that the country of Belize is nearing default on its bond debt ... more
CARIBBEAN
(9/18/12) Fox News reports today that the cruise lines are arranging for couples to jump ship to tie the knot ... more
CARIBBEAN BASIN
(8/27/12) AccuWeather.com writes today about Hurricane Isaac's impact on upcoming cruises ... more
CARIBBEAN BASIN
(8/24/12) USA Today writes today about Tropical Storm Isaac's impact on upcoming cruises ... more
CARIBBEAN BASIN
(8/2/12) AccuWeather.com reports today that Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to move westward on a path for the Caribbean this weekend ... more
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
(7/31/12) CNNGo.com reports today that the treasure of pirate Captain Morgan has been unearthed in Panama ... more
VICTORIA, BC
(7/22/12) The Toronto Sun reports today that Victoria, BC, is celebrating its 150th birthday this year ... more
SEATTLE
(6/29/12) Reuters reports today that Seattle's newest landmark--the Great Wheel--opens today on the waterfront ... more
GREAT STIRRUP CAY, BAHAMAS
(6/8/12) The Nassau Guardian reports today that Norwegian Cruise Line is nearing completion of its $25 million expansion program on Great Stirrup Cay ... more
SAN FRANCISCO & VICTORIA, BC
(6/7/12) The San Francisco Chronicle reports today that Princess Cruises has been honored by the ports of San Francisco and Victoria, BC with awards for the cruise line's environmental efforts ... more
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
(6/3/12) CNN reports today that a strong earthquake struck in the Pacific 300 miles off the coast of Panama ... more
VANCOUVER
(6/3/12) The National Post reports today that a 30-year-old man died after 60-metre fall at the Capilano Suspension Bridge ... more
CARIBBEAN
(6/1/12) Yahoo News reports that the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins today, with US forecasters predicting a less active season of one to three major hurricanes ... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(5/26/12) CBS News reports today that Hurricane Bud is weakening and becoming increasingly disorganized in the Pacific just off the coast of Mexico ... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(5/25/12) Reuters reports today that Hurricane Bud is churning its way towards Mexico's Pacific coast; landfall is expected to take place south of the popular tourist town of Puerto Vallarta .... more
SEATTLE
(5/23/12) The Seattle Times reports that the long-awaited King Tut exhibition opens to the general public on May 24 at Seattle's Pacific Science Center .... more
PANAMA CITY (FUERTE AMADOR)
(5/18/12) The UK Guardian asks while Panama tops lists of hot destinations for 2012, and is sold as the ideal introduction to Latin America, but does it live up to the hype? .... more
PANAMA CITY (FUERTE AMADOR)
(5/15/12) Time Magazine reports today that a fisherman whose boat had capsized and spent 27 days at sea is suing Princess Cruises for leaving him adrift in the Pacific .... more
NASSAU
(5/15/12) The Nassau Guardian reports today that the Bahamas are expecting 4.5 million tourist arrivals in 2012, up significantly from 2011 .... more
SEWARD and KODIAK
(5/11/12) Anchorage Daily News reports today that several Alaskan towns are vying for the title of "Ultimate Fishing Town".... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(5/2/12) Trip Advisor's Travelers Choice awards have named Puerto Vallarta as the Ninth Best Beach Destination and the number one overall destination in Mexico.... more
HALF MOON CAY
(5/1/12) Examiner.com reporter Barb Collett names Half Moon Cay as the best private island destination for cruisers... more
KODIAK and SEWARD
(4/30/12) The Alaska Dispatch reports today that the annual gray whale armada has begun returning to Alaska waters, and the good news is that the number of whales will set a record... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(4/19/12) USA Today reports today that a fisherman caught a 427.9 pound yellowfin tuna off the coast of Puerto Vallarta...but the world record catch won't count... more
SEATTLE
(4/16/12) PR Web reports today that the city's iconic Space Needle is celebrating its 50th birthday this month ... more
COZUMEL
(4/6/12) MSNBC.com reports today that the Oasis of the Seas picked up 23 Cuban refugees on the open sea while en route from Falmouth to Cozumel; it was lobster night... more
CENTRAL AMERICA
(4/6/12) Breaking Travel News reports today that the seven Central American countries of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama are becoming increasingly popular cruise destinations... more
ALASKA
(4/2/12) AlaskaDispatch.com reports today that first migrating gray whales have reached Alaskan waters on their annual migration north... more
GALVESTON
(4/2/12) Cruisefever.net reports today that the Carnival Triumph was seized over a Costa Concordia-related lawsuit before being allowed to leave port... more
PANAMA CITY
(3/15/12) Fox News Latino reports today that excavators have discovered a 20 million year old camel fossil during Canal expansion... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(2/28/12) The Los Angeles Times reports today that the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board called the robbery of cruise passengers "extremely rare"... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(2/27/12) The Los Angeles Times reports today that Carnival Cruises has suspended a guided nature hike in the jungle near Puerto Vallarta after 22 guests were robbed by hooded gunmen... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(2/25/12) USA Today reports today that 22 cruise passengers were robbed while on a shore excursion in the countryside out of Puerto Vallarta... more
ACAPULCO
(2/20/12) The BBC reports today that the dropoff in tourism to Acapulco may put an end to the city's famous cliff divers... more
SEATTLE
(2/6/12) visitseattle.org reports today that the city of Seattle's tourism authority has set up a new website to to promote overnight stays and highlight Seattle's unique art and culinary scene... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(1/1/12) Travel Weekly reports today that the city of Puerto Vallarta is sprucing itself up for upcoming big events, including the World Economic Forum on Latin America from April 16 to 18... more
CARTAGENA
(1/2/12) Colombia Travel reports today that the city of Cartagena is rapidly preparing for the upcoming Mapfre Hay Music Festival, which begins on January 26 and runs to the 29th.... more
PUERTO CHIAPAS
(1/2/12) The Australian reports today that a countdown has begun for a Mayan prophesy that the world will end on December 21, 2012. The prophesy stems from a stone tablet which describes the end of a 5,126-year cycle, bringing the return of Bolon Yokte, a god associated with war and creation.... more
MEXICO
(1/1/12) Chicago Daily Herald has written a piece that explains how to be a smart traveler in Mexico... more
MAZATLAN
(12/27/11) USA Today reports today that Mazatlan tourism officials are criticizing Holland America for dropping calls at the city through March, saying the city is safe for tourists... more
CABO SAN LUCAS
(12/27/11) Ultimate Classic Rock reports today that the highlights from the 21st annual Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash from October held at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas can now be viewed online... more
COZUMEL
(10/27/11) Reuters reports today that Hurricane Rina weakened on Wednesday off Mexico's Caribbean coast. The hurricane, which is approaching the Yucatan Peninsula, was downgraded to a Category 1 from a Category 2... more
CAYMAN ISLANDS
(10/25/11) Cayman 27 reports today that the country's cruise tourism industry is in jeopardy unless new berthing facilities are not built in the next two years... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(10/14/11) The Banderas News reports today that Puerto Vallarta is back to normal after Hurricane Jova's close encounter with Mexico's Pacific Coast on October 12, and that all tourism activity is in full swing... more
MAZATLÁN and PUERTO VALLARTA
(10/13/11) The Los Angeles Times reports today that Princess Cruises' ships will return to the Mexican ports of Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta in 2012... more
MAZATLÁN
(10/2/11) The Toronto Sun reports today that Mazatlán's chefs have created the world's largest Shrimp Cocktail. Check out the picture of this 1,187 pound monster... more
ALASKA PORTS
(9/25/11) It's been a good four months, and the Alaska Cruise Season winds to a close for 2011. It'll start up again in May 2012...
MEXICAN RIVIERA PORTS
(9/12/11) Travel Agent Central quotes the head of Mexico's tourism board as saying the cancellation of stops in Mexican Riviera ports by the major cruise lines was a business decision, and not related to crime in Mexico... more
BELIZE
(8/24/11) PR.com reports today that Belize will be the home of a new submarine tour, beginning this fall, that will allow tourists to enjoy all the wonder and beauty of the Barrier Reef of Belize... more
SEATTLE
(8/1/11) Geek Wire reports today that the Space Needle has announced a sweepstakes and competition that will ultimately send one lucky winner on a suborbital spaceflight, through the Space Adventures space tourism company ... more
CARTAGENA
(7/29/11) Colombia Reports reports today that international tourism to Colombia increased 14.3% from January to June over the same period last year ... more
COZUMEL, LOS CABOS & PUERTO VALLARTA
(7/27/11) CNN International reports today that Mexico tourism remains strong, despite drug violence ... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(6/29/11) The Miami Herald reports today that Mexican Tourism Officials have asked Princess Cruise Lines to reinstate calls to Puerto Vallarta ... more
BELIZE
(6/27/11) Travel Agent Central reports today that the Belize Tourism Board announced a new interactive culinary website geared towards providing travelers with a comprehensive guide to Belize's unique cuisine and restaurants located throughout the country ... more
ROATAN
(6/24/11) The New York Times reports today that the Honduran government has declared its waters to be a permanent sanctuary for sharks ... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(6/22/11) examiner.com reports today that Princess Cruises is canceling stops in the Mexican port of Puerto Vallarta planned for later this year in order to protect its passengers from the violence in Mexico ... more
HURRICANE BEATRIZ
(6/22/11) Easy Destination blog reports that Hurricane Beatriz has hit some of the popular tourist resorts on the west coast of Mexico, including Acapulco, Manzanillo, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta ... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(6/3/11) TravelAge West reports that sea turtle season has come to Puerto Vallarta. Each year, thousands of sea turtles come to lay their eggs on area beaches. The season officially began in May and lasts through September ... more
MAZATLÁN
(5/18/11) Travel Weekly reports today that Carnival Cruise Lines' Splendor and Spirit will resume making calls in the port of Mazatlán, beginning with the Splendor's 7-day Mexican Riviera sailing from Long Beach on September 4, and the Spirit's 9-day sailing from Long Beach on September 23 ... more
ALASKA
(5/6/11) Today marks the beginning of this year's Alaska Cruise Ship Season, with the arrival of the Carnival Spirit as it docks in Juneau. The Alaska Cruise Ship Season lasts until late September, so if you haven't yet made your reservation for your trip to Alaska, talk to your travel agent today!
CARTAGENA
(4/11/11) Colombia Reports writes today that Cartagena's tourism authority is introducing a new rating system for the city's restaurants, with the aim of increasing competition and achieving world class standards ... more
FALMOUTH
(3/23/11) Travel Agent Central reports on the official grand opening of Jamaica's newest cruise port--Falmouth. Co-developers Royal Caribbean and the Jamaican Ports Authority spent $220 million on the cruise destination ... more
MAZATLÁN
(3/14/11) USA Today reports today that both Princess Cruises and Holland America Cruises have joined Carnival, NCL and Disney Cruises in dropping their calls to Mazatlán due to the recent upsurge in violence in the port ... more
MAZATLÁN
(3/8/11) Seatrade Insider reports today that Carnival's Splendor and Spirit have suspended their scheduled calls to Mazatlán, but Carnival said it hopes security can be improved for a return to the port in the near future ... more
CARNIVAL SPLENDOR
(2/21/11) Maritime Matters reports today that Carnival's Splendor has returned to service, leaving on a 7-day voyage to the Mexican Riviera. The Splendor was waylaid for several months due to an onboard fire in mid-November 2010... more
FALMOUTH
(2/17/11) USA Today reports today that Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas has docked at the historic city of Falmouth, Jamaica, marking the inaugural visit to the island nation's newest port... more
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS
(2/8/11) USA Today reports on Grand Cayman's newest tourist attraction, the USS Kittiwake, a WWII-vintage submarine rescue vessel that has been sunk in the waters off of Grand Cayman. If you're an avid wreck diver, it's something you don't want to miss... more
MAZATLÁN
(2/2/11) AOL Travel reports today that NCL and Carnival have resumed calls in Mazatlán this week after local officials beefed up security at the cruise terminal, in tourist areas and at excursion sites.... more
MAZATLÁN
(1/26/11) USA Today reports today that Holland America, Princess and the Disney Cruise Line have canceled calls in Mazatlán this week in the wake of a number of small crimes against cruise passengers visiting the city. The Disney Wonder will not return to Mazatlán, instead opting to spend more time in Cabo San Lucas... more
