Due to recent security incidents in Mazatlan, Carnival Cruise Lines decided to cancel upcoming calls there on the Carnival Splendor and Carnival Spirit as a precautionary measure. “We are working closely with the Mexican government and local officials to review their plans to improve security in all of the main tourist areas,” Carnival said. “Once we are comfortable with their plans and implementation, we expect to return to Mazatlan.”
A testament to the growing infrastructure and continuing appeal of St. Kitts as a vibrant, authentic Caribbean destination for leisure tourism, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority today announces that the Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s newest and largest Oasis-class cruise ship, will be calling at the island’s Port Zante cruise pier on December 30, 2011. The announcement follows shortly after a round of sales promotion calls to Florida-based cruise lines by a delegation led by Tourism Minister, Senator Ricky Skerritt.
Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled the Norwegian Star’s calls to Mazatlan, Mexico, through April, after a Feb. 22 shooting in the tourist zone. Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Splendor cancelled its Feb. 24 call.
Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,124-passenger Carnival Legend has resumed Caribbean service from Tampa, following a 14-day dry-dock that renovated the children’s pool area and added Serenity, an adults-only retreat. Carnival Legend is now the 13th Carnival ship to feature Serenity.
Norwegian Cruise Line will add 58 new staterooms and suites to the Norwegian Dawn when it enters dry dock in May. The 28 new suites include two categories of family suites that can sleep up to six, executives announced during a Feb. 23 conference call with travel agents and press.
New cruise ship calls will be made to St. Lucia in the 2012-2013 season when Norwegian Cruise Line makes regular visits to the island. Tourism Minister Senator Allen Chastanet has announced that the top cruise company has added the Caribbean island to its Norwegian Sun’s Southern Caribbean itinerary for the new season.