Buzz for MSC Cruises’ new private island in the Bahamas continues to build, with new details about family-friendly and luxury amenities just announced.
Carnival cut its profit forecast for the year on Thursday, anticipating a hit from the Trump administration’s sudden ban on cruises to Cuba and weakening demand in Europe over political uncertainty, sending its shares down over 7%.
In an exclusive interview with Excelencias, Cuban expert José Luís Perelló spoke about the current state of the industry on the island, the challenges on the road ahead and their prospects for increase.
With Cuba cruises from the U.S. no longer permitted, Virgin Voyages' four-day "Havana After Dark" cruises will be replaced with a four-day cruise featuring Key West.
Seven ships will offer 16 unique itineraries, including full transits ranging from 14 to 23 days, as well as 10- and 11-day partial transits that also include southern Caribbean cruising.
Following the dramatic crash of the MSC Opera in Venice earlier this week, MSC Cruises has announced a cruise cancellation as it awaits the completion of an ensuing investigation.




