Royal Caribbean is hoping to capitalize on Icon’s momentum when it launches its next Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, this summer. Like its sister ship, Star has been a popular, and expensive, ship to book.

A record 19 million Americans are expected to embark on one of these giant ships this year, according to AAA’s cruise forecast. That’s up 4.5% from 2024’s 18.2 million. It’s also the third straight year of record cruise passenger volume, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

ICE officials said they mostly rounded up immigrants with criminal backgrounds, but some immigrants and refugees in the U.S. legally said they still fear deportation.

Cruise travel is riding a wave of demand, with an estimated 19 million Americans expected to set sail this year -- 4.5% increase from last year, according to AAA.

For all their charm, the pristine beaches of the Caribbean have always been slightly at odds with the reality of life in the region. This situation is helped by the fact that tourism remains the lifeblood of local economies – and is typically insulated from the high crime rates,

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL), now commanding a market capitalization of $63.5 billion, has emerged from the challenges of the pandemic as a stronger, more efficient company, with analysts expressing optimism about its future prospects.

Jon Morosi joins Hot Stove to discuss Albert Pujols' managerial efforts in LIDOM, Caribbean Series as well as the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

In the Turks and Caicos, the under-explored South Caicos island is also becoming far more accessible thanks to American Airlines’ new direct flights from Miami, which begin on February 15—the only nonstop service to the island from the United States. Most travelers enter the British Overseas Territory through the more-populated Providenciales.

MLB Network announced Wednesday it will broadcast the entire 2025 Caribbean Series in English beginning Friday, Jan. 31. Featuring teams from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and,

Budd Dairy Food Hall is bringing in Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine. The Jerk Spot will open in the Italian Village food hall at 1086 N. 4th St. at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4. The eatery is moving into the Hatch space in the Cameron Mitchell Restaurants-owned venue.

Royal Caribbean (RCL – Research Report), the Consumer Cyclical sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst today. Analyst Daniel

If Royal Caribbean's gigantic ships feel like too much for your family, then the cruise line’s Mariner of the Seas might be a better fit. Discover all the fun to be had on board.