PortMiami welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna on March 27. The ship will homeport in Miami through March 2027 and return for the fall/winter 2027–2028 season. Delivered earlier this month, …
Azamara Cruises has launched “A Suite Story,” a global contest inviting its community to help name new suites aboard Azamara Quest. One grand prize winner will receive a spot on …
Margaritaville at Sea is launching a talent search for performers to join the live entertainment lineup at Zac Brown’s Same Boat venue aboard the new Beachcomber. The concept, inspired by …
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of Norwegian Luna, the 21st ship in its fleet, from Fincantieri at the shipyard in Marghera. Norwegian Luna is the second ship in the …
Explora Journeys is now accepting reservations for its Inaugural World Journey aboard EXPLORA I, departing January 6, 2029. The 128-day voyage, Endless Worlds, spans four continents and 63 destinations, including …
MSC Group’s Cruise Division celebrated the opening of its new North American headquarters in downtown Miami, occupying the entire seventh floor of Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk. The 130,000-square-foot office …
Red Rooster Overtown is just a few minutes from PortMiami, making it an easy stop before or after a cruise. The restaurant is from Marcus Samuelsson, Derek Fleming, and Michael …
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, the Board of County Commissioners, PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb, and Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty today led the groundbreaking …
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, MSC Group’s Cruise Division and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ Art in Public Places program hosted Art After Dark: Panel Discussion and Artist …
Oceania Cruises celebrated the arrival of its newest ship, Oceania Allura, with a Miami ceremony honoring a group of godparents from Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs program. Tavel Bristol-Joseph, …
Sipping Station is now open at Central Fare, bringing a fresh wine-and-tapas concept to MiamiCentral. The Basque-inspired bar offers boutique wines and Spanish- and French-style small plates created by Mario …
Royal Caribbean has announced its 2027–28 Caribbean schedule, offering even more year-round island getaways. Starting in April 2027, travelers can choose from quick 2-night escapes to week-long vacations. Star of …
Explora Journeys will offer a special 10-night Caribbean sailing aboard EXPLORA II in January 2026, featuring explorer and brand ambassador Mike Horn. “A Journey of Caribbean Calm & Bahamian Blue” …
Fresh off her New York debut, Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, Brilliant Lady, will make her highly anticipated Miami arrival on October 17, kicking off her Caribbean season with the eight-night …
This small Bahamian island offering soft, powdery white sand no more than 65 miles off the coast of Miami started its life as an excavation site in the 1960s. Leased …
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is now accepting Winter 2026–2027 Caribbean bookings aboard Ilma. From November 2026 to April 2027, the yacht will sail more than 20 itineraries, ranging from three …
Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for new 2027 cruises aboard Carnival Firenze, including three Carnival Journeys voyages across South America and 10 new Caribbean sailings from Miami. The ship …
Norwegian Cruise Line will open a nearly six-acre waterpark on its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, in summer 2026. The new Great Tides Waterpark will feature over 19 waterslides, an …
For visitors to Florida looking for ways to preserve our precious planet, here are some eco-friendly hotels suggested by Wallace Cortazar, a noted Miami advocate of sustainability: *THE GABRIEL SOUTH …
Virgin Voyages is launching its first True Crime Voyage, a five-night Caribbean cruise with true crime storytelling. The specialty cruise sets sail Oct. 10, just in time for Halloween, and …
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