Grenada saw a 29 percent increase in cruise passenger arrivals in 2014, according to new data from the Grenada Tourism Authority. The island received a total of 162 cruise calls and 254,248 cruise passengers last year across ports in Grenada and Carriacou.

Majesty of the Seas’ last three-night sailing for Royal Caribbean International will depart on April 29th, 2016. She will then enter dry dock before joining the Pullmantur fleet, allowing her to be tailored to fit Pullmantur’s brand standards and offerings.

Will we be able to cruise to Cuba in 2015? It’ll probably take longer than that, but we’re looking forward to further developments as the U.S. and Cuba seek to normalize diplomatic relations. If and when travel and trade restrictions are lifted, cruise companies are sure to be among the first in. A lot of Americans want to go to Cuba while it’s untouched by our culture and before the old cars disappear, and a cruise ship will be the easy and comfortable way to do it.

Carnival Cruise Lines will soon be permanently dropping the “s” from “Lines,” USA Today reported. Since it first set sail in 1972, the name has been plural, but recently, official company documents present it as singular. However, the transition is not complete.

Recently U.S. President Barack Obama announced that the United States is to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba. This also included a new American Embassy in Cuba. The old relationship with Cuba was according to Barack Obama “outdated” and this now starts a new era between the countries.

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