NEWS LETTERS
TRAVEL UPDATES:
COVID-19 2021 UPDATE
As many countries seek to control the Corona Virus pandemic, countries across the Caribbean are gradually opening their sea ports and airports welcoming tourist from across the world. However, travelers will find strict Covid-19 protocol in place for some countries while others will be more relaxed.
Barbados, an exotic destination in the Caribbean open it’s borders officially; welcoming their tourist industry back from July 2021. strict Covid-19 protocols are in placed for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers alike.
The Government of Barbados Information Service (GIS) constantly update the status of such compliances. Visit https://gisbarbados.gov.bb for full information on Covid-19 up dates.
OCTOBER 17, 2017
CRUISE LINE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION CLIA has been keeping us up to-day with cruise lines and itinerary changes to the various Caribbean destinations mainly affected by the resent hurricanes.
As a MSC Cruise specialist I am honored to be able to keep you informed of these updates assuring you that your cruise vacations will not be affected as all efforts are being made to ensure your safety and true enjoyment of your cruise vacation.
Here is MSC latest up date:
Port & Destination Updates:
MSC Cruises is working closely with officials, governments and other entities in the affected areas of the Caribbean to assess on an ongoing basis the availability of destinations that are not currently accessible. Information about the ports and destinations we are visiting will be continually updated on our web site.
latest update with Royal Caribbean
Port & Destination Updates:
Royal Caribbean will only return to the affected islands when they and their partners in these destinations are certain that each area is more than ready to welcome visitors.
In doing our part, Royal Caribbean is making sure they support travel professionals by monitoring each area’s progress on a daily basis, maintaining regular communications with contacts on the ground, and making itinerary adjustments as far in advance is possible. We have got your back, and will continue to keep you informed of the latest adjustments to our Caribbean itineraries as well as post frequent updates on our website.
Caribbean Ports
DUE TO COVID-19 CLOSURE OF MANY AIRPORTS AND SEA PORTS IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK FOR LATEST UPDATES AS MANY OF THESE PORTS LISTED HERE MAY STILL BE CLOSED.
THEREFORE INFORMATION ON THIS LISTING MAY NOT BE ACCURATE FOR 2021 TRAVEL
| Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), DR | Open |
| Anegada, BVI | Under Assessment |
| Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe / FWI | Open |
| Belize City, Belize | Open |
| Bimini Islands, Bahamas | Open |
| Bridgetown, Barbados | Open |
| Cap Cana (Punta Cana), DR | Open |
| Carambola Beach, Saint Kitts and Nevis | Open |
| Cartagena, Colombia | Open |
| Castaway Cay (Gorda Cay), Bahamas | Open |
| Castries, Saint Lucia | Open |
| Catalina Island, DR | Open |
| Charlestown, Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis | Open |
| Charlotteville, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago | Open |
| Cienfuegos, Cuba | Open |
| Costa Maya, Mexico | Open |
| Cozumel, Mexico | Open |
| Cristobal (Colon), Panama | Open |
| Deshaies, Guadeloupe / FWI | Open |
| Devil’s Island (Ille du Diable), French Guiana | Open |
| English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda | Open |
| Falmouth, Antigua and Barbuda | Open |
| Falmouth, Jamaica | Open |
| Fort-De-France, Martinique | Open |
| Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas | Open |
| Grand Cayman (Georgetown), Cayman Islands | Open |
| Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos Islands | Under Assessment |
| Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas | Open |
| Gustavia, Guadeloupe / FWI | Open |
| Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas | Open |
| Harvest Caye, Belize | Open |
| Havana, Cuba | Open |
| Isla de la Juventud, Cuba | Open |
| Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Islands, BVI | Under Assessment |
| Key West, FL, USA | Open |
| Kingstown, Saint Vincent & Grenadines | Open |
| Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands | Open |
| La Romana, DR | Open |
| Labadee, Hispaniola, Haiti | Open |
| Les Anses-d’Arlet, Martinique | Open |
| Les Saints, Guadeloupe / FWI | Open |
| Leticia, Colombia | Open |
| Libertad, Colombia | Open |
| Little Stirrup (CocoCay), Bahamas | Open |
| Mahogany Bay (Roatan), Honduras | Open |
| María la Gorda, Cuba | Open |
| Marigot, Saint Martin | Under Assessment |
| Mayreau, Saint Vincent & Grenadines | Open |
| Montego Bay, Jamaica | Open |
| Mosquito Island, British Virgin Islands | Open |
| Nassau, Bahamas | Open |
| Northwest Point Beach, Great Inagua Island, Bahamas | Open |
| Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Open |
| Oranjestad, Aruba | Open |
| Peter Island, Virgin Islands, BVI | Under Assessment |
| Philipsburg, Saint Maarten | Under Assessment |
| Pinney’s Beach, Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis | Open |
| Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe / FWI | Open |
| Ponce, Puerto Rico | Under Assessment |
| Port Antonio, Jamaica | Open |
| Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Saint Vincent & Grenadines | Open |
| Portobelo, Panama | Open |
| Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | Open |
| Princess Cays (Eleuthera Island), Bahamas | Open |
| Progreso (Merida), Mexico | Open |
| Puerto Limon, Costa Rica | Open |
| Puerto Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala | Open |
| Punta Frances, Isla de la Juventud, Cuba | Open |
| Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla | Under Assessment |
| Road Bay, Anguilla | Under Assessment |
| Roatan (Coxen Bay), Honduras | Open |
| Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia | Open |
| Roseau, Dominica | Under Assessment |
| Saba, Caribbean Netherlands | Open |
| Saint Croix, USVI | Under Assessment |
| Saint George’s, Grenada | Open |
| Saint John, USVI | Under Assessment |
| Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda | Open |
| Saint Kitts (Basseterre), Saint Kitts and Nevis | Open |
| Saint Thomas, USVI | Under Assessment |
| Samana, DR | Open |
| San Andres Island, Colombia | Open |
| San Blas Islands, Panama | Open |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Open |
| Santa Marta, Colombia | Open |
| Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | Open |
| Santo Domingo (Puerto Caucedo), DR | Open |
| Santo Domingo, DR | Open |
| Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad And Tobago | Open |
| Terre-De-Haut, Guadeloupe / FWI | Open |
| Tortola, Virgin Islands, BVI | Under Assessment |
| Trois Ilets, Martinique | Open |
| Trujillo (Banana Coast), Honduras | Open |
| Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands, BVI | Under Assessment |
| Willemstad, Curacao | Open |
October 16, 2017
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October 12, 2017
CARNIVAL FASCINATION – SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN SAILINGS
Departures on Carnival Fascination October 15,2017 through to January 2018, has been cancelled.
Earlier this week, we communicated that we were ready to resume our operation from San Juan on Carnival Fascination, with our first cruise departing this Sunday October 15, 2017. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has since asked us to support the relief and rebuilding efforts and Carnival Fascination has been chartered to provide housing for relief workers in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This means the ship’s departures from October 15, 2017 through January 28, 2018 will be cancelled. Carnival Fascination will return to year-round service from San Juan beginning February 18, 2018.
CARNIVAL CRUISES have modified the following itineraries for some of their departures in November and December in order to provide guests with the best possible shore experience. Additional November sailings, as well as December departures, will be posted in the next couple of days so please check back for further updates.
Carnival Magic– November 4
Departing Port Canaveral on a 7 day cruise to Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay and Nassau.
Carnival Vista – November 4
Departing Miami on an 8 day cruise to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.
Carnival Conquest – November 5
Departing Port Everglades on a 6 day cruise to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Amber Cove.
Carnival Ecstasy – November 5
Departing Charleston on a 10 day cruise to Aruba, Bonaire, Grand Turk and Princess Cays.
Carnival Splendor – November 5
Departing Miami on a 7 day cruise to Ocho Rios, Amber Cove, Grand Turk.
Carnival Conquest – November 11
Departing Port Everglades on an 8 day cruise to Princess Cays, La Romana, Curacao and Aruba.
Carnival Glory – November 11
Departing Miami on a 7 day cruise to Half Moon Cay, Nassau, Amber Cove and Grand Turk.
Carnival Splendor– November 19
Departing Miami on a 7 day cruise to Nassau, Amber Cove, Grand Turk and Princess Cays./p>
Carnival Conquest – November 25
Departing Port Everglades on an 8 day cruise to Antigua, St. Kitts and Grand Turk.
Carnival Glory– November 25
Departing Miami on a 7 day cruise to Half Moon Cay, Nassau, Amber Cove and Grand Turk.
Carnival Sensation – November 25
Departing Miami on a 5 day cruise to Princess Cays and Amber Cove.
Carnival Sunshine– December 1
Departing Port Canaveral on an 8 day cruise to Grand Turk, St. Kitts and Amber Cove.
Carnival Magic– December 2
Departing Port Canaveral on a 7 day cruise to Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay and Nassau.
Carnival Splendor– December 3
Departing Miami on a 7 day cruise to Nassau, Amber Cove, Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay.
Carnival Conquest– December 9
Departing Port Everglades on an 8 day cruise to Amber Cove, La Romana, Curacao and Aruba.
Carnival Glory– December 9
Departing Miami on a 7 day cruise to Half Moon Cay, Nassau, Amber Cove and Grand Turk.
Carnival Sunshine– December 9
Departing Port Canaveral on an 8 day cruise to Grand Turk, St. Kitts and Amber Cove.
Carnival Magic – December 16
Departing Port Canaveral on a 7 day cruise to Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Nassau and Freeport.
Carnival Sunshine– December 23
Departing Port Canaveral on an 8 day cruise to Grand Turk, St. Kitts and Amber Cove.
Carnival Cruises are pleased to be able to return to Grand Turk on some of their itineraries.
Pre-purchased Carnival shore excursions for cancelled ports will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment in three weeks (no need to contact them). Any difference in taxes, fees and port expenses, resulting from the change in ports, will be credited to your onboard Sail and Sign account. An email with detailed itinerary information will be sent to all guests with existing reservations on these cruises.
San Juan departures
Carnival Cruises recognize that many of you are anxious to hear news on the plans for our San Juan sailings. Carnival cruises has send a team on the ground in San Juan who has been advised that ground transportation and the airport will be operating at a sufficient capacity to support their guests. An assessment of the cruise terminal is being conducted; however, Fascination cannot be brought in and out of port due to conditions resulting from the storm therefore it is being closely monitored. Being optimistic, Carnival expect to cruise as planned from San Juan October 15th. Look out for further up dates Monday October 9th by 9:00am.
We are completing an assessment of our cruise terminal; however, we were able to bring Fascination in and out of the port immediately after the storm and are confident that the conditions continue to be safe and suitable for our operations. We are optimistic that we will be able to return to normal operations from San Juan for our planned October 15th cruise. We will be confirming our plans for our San Juan departures on Monday, October 9th at 9:00 AM, including a revised itinerary.
Carnival Cruises do apologize for delays and indicated they are working hard to ensure a safe and productive experience for their guests booked on Carnival Fascination.
Go right ahead and
Itinerary & Weather Updates – Royal Caribbean
LATEST UPDATE FOR ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES
CHANGES WILL BE CLOSELY MONITORED AND POSTED HERE
October 2, 2017 look out for the next update
Due to Hurricane Irma’s impact to St. Maarten and St. Thomas, as well as Hurricane Maria’s impact to San Juan, Royal Caribbean has altered their Itinerary to the following ports for future sailings until these islands have fully recovered.
Please note that any port changes will be communicated approximately four weeks prior to departure as efforts are being made by each island to get things back on track.
Here are the Changes:
Adventure of the Seas:
10/7 – St. Croix to Martinique
10/14 – St. Croix to Antigua
10/21 – St. Maarten to St. Kitts
10/28 – St. Maarten to Martinique
We understand that limited hotel availability in San Juan may cause you to alter your travel arrangements. Airlines are being flexible with waiving change fees, so please check with your carrier, and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Allure of the Seas:
10/1 – St. Thomas & San Juan to Cozumel & Costa Maya
10/15 – St. Maarten & San Juan to Cozumel & Costa Maya
Enchantment of the Seas:
10/2 & 10/9 – Freeport back to Key West
Harmony of the Seas:
10/7 – St. Maarten, San Juan & Labadee to Nassau, Cozumel & Costa Maya
10/21 – St. Thomas, San Juan & Labadee to Nassau, Cozumel & Costa Maya
Serenade of the Seas:
10/20 – St. Thomas & St. Maarten to St. Kitts & Antigua
Oasis of the Seas:
10/8 – St. Maarten, San Juan & Labadee to Nassau, Cozumel & Costa Maya
10/22 – St. Maarten & San Juan to Nassau & Falmouth
“Our thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors in San Juan and the other affected islands as they rebuild after Hurricanes Irma and Maria” Says Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
GREAT NEWS IN AS @CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE TWEETS: “THE FLORIDA KEYS OFFICIAL GREEN LIGHT TO GO”!
“Sunday marked the first day, since Hurricane Irma passed through the Florida Keys on Sept. 10, that Keys officials have given the green light for visitors to return to the island chain. Key Largo and Key West were the least impacted and have the most tourism facilities available. Other areas, especially Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys, are more affected. by: Rob O’Neal and Andy Newman #KeysRecovery #flkeys”
You May Be Wondering What’s Happening @Carnival Cruises for Caribbean Territories
Carnival Cruise Line has modified the following itineraries in order to provide their guests with the best possible shore experience.
Carnival Magic – October 7
Departing Port Canaveral on a 7 day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan and Costa Maya.
Carnival Vista – October 7
Departing Miami on a 8 day cruise to Amber Cove, D.R.; La Romana, D.R.; Aruba and Curacao.
Carnival Pride – October 8
Departing Baltimore on a 7 day cruise to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Freeport.
Carnival Splendor – October 8
Departing Port Everglades on a 6 day cruise to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Amber Cove, D.R.
Carnival Conquest – October 14
Departing Port Everglades on an 8 day cruise to Amber Cove, D.R.; La Romana, D.R.; Curacao and Aruba.
Carnival Glory – October 14
Departing Miami on a 7 day cruise to Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize and Cozumel.
Carnival Sensation – October 14
Departing Miami on a 5 day cruise to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Freeport.
Carnival Splendor – October 14
Departing Port Everglades on an 8 day cruise to Princess Cays, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.
Carnival Magic – October 21
Departing Port Canaveral on a 7 day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan and Costa Maya.
Carnival Vista – October 21
Departing Miami on an 8 day cruise to Amber Cove, D.R.; La Romana, D.R.; Aruba and Curacao.
Carnival Conquest – October 22
Departing Port Everglades on a 6 day cruise to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Amber Cove, D.R.
Carnival Pride – October 22
Departing Baltimore on a 7 day cruise to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Freeport.
Carnival Splendor – October 22
Departing Miami on a 7 day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, and Grand Cayman.
Carnival Conquest – October 28
Departing Port Everglades on an 8 day cruise to Princess Cays, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.
Carnival Sensation – October 28
Departing Miami on a 5 day cruise to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Freeport.
Carnival Glory – October 28
Departing Miami on a 7 day cruise to Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize and Cozumel.
Carnival Pride – October 29
Departing Baltimore on a 7 day cruise to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Freeport.
Pre-purchased Carnival excursions for cancelled ports, as well as any changes in taxes, fees and port expenses will be refunded to your onboard Sail & Sign® account. An email with detailed itinerary information will be sent to all guests scheduled to sail on these cruises.
Also Carnival is working on revisions to the itineraries of the following sailings and an update will be provided soon:
Carnival Fascination – October 15
Carnival Fascination – October 22
Carnival Fascination – October 29
Carnival continue to closely monitor progress in Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten for potential impacts to cruises departing in November and beyond. If additional changes are necessary, they will notify you approximately 3 – 4 weeks prior to departure.
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