The opening of Cuba to cruise tourism from the US is not just set to grow business for the Caribbean but, according to Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association president Michele Paige, it also could boost the all-important first-time cruiser market.

Oceania Cruises is adding more voyages to Cuba in an effort to get a stronger hold on the island nation’s bludgeoning market and a time when more companies are also swinging for the fences as far as Cuba is concerned.

The Queen Mary is so corroded that it's at urgent risk of flooding or collapse, and the price tag for fixing up the 1930s ocean liner could near $300 million, according to a survey done by experts.

The boss of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings believes the “Trump effect” could have a positive impact on the cruise industry this year, especially for Cuba.

Jamaica’s tourism leaders, along with the Port Authority of Jamaica, will focus on increasing greater awareness of Jamaica as a leading cruise destination.

Royal Caribbean International released initial details of the deployment for its newest Oasis-class ship, the 26th ship in its global fleet, the 230,000-grt Symphony of the Seas.