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Beautiful Beaches of the Bahamas Closed to United States Citizens to Contain Coronavirus The Bahamas has temporarily banned all United States Citizens from vacationing at the island nation. The ban, depending on how long it is enforced, could impact cruises from New York and New Jersey. These cruises frequently called at Nassau, Freeport and private islands in the Bahamas  on 7 day winter cruises. Here is the details of the current ban. "Our current situation demands decisive action if we are to avoid being overrun and being defeated by this virus," Minnis said in his address, noting that the Bahamas has confirmed 15 new cases for a total of 153 cases. 49 of the cases had been identified since the Bahamas reopened its borders on July 1.  Sea vessels carrying commercial passengers will also not be permitted to enter. However, private international flights, charters and yachts from all countries will be allowed.  National airline Bahamasair will en...

Unlike any private island the world has ever seen, Royal Caribbean International's highly anticipated Perfect Day at CocoCay - the first in the cruise line's new Perfect Day Island Collection of next-level private destinations around the world - is now open. The $250 million transformation of the line's private island in The Bahamas debuts a combination of first-of-their-kind thrills and one-of-a-kind ways to chill that forever changes what is possible in a vacation destination. From plunging down the tallest water-slide in North America and traveling up to 450 feet in the air in the Up, Up and Away helium balloon, to conquering the Caribbean's largest wave pool, thrill seekers can find plenty of ways to put their courage to the test. For those looking to relax, Perfect Day features the Caribbean's largest freshwater pool, Oasis Lagoon; and pristine, white sand beaches with crystal-clear tropical water, so gu...

Manhattan Cruise Terminal With Many Cruise Ships Along Side. Although at this time it is probably just a projection of the future, I went out to the cruise line's websites about a week ago looking for ships expected to sail from the Port of New York / New Jersey in 2021.  Granted with the state of the world and the coronavirus outbreak, everything is subject to change or revision. As of 4/18/2020 - Here are some of the ships expected sail to/from New York and New Jersey. Carnival Cruises Carnival Magic Cunard Line  Queen Mary 2  Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Summit  Disney Cruise Line No 2021 cruises listed.  MSC Cruises  MSC Divina Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Breakaway Norwegian Escape Norwegian Jade Norwegian Joy Norwegian Gem Norwegian Getaway Norwegian Star Oceania Cruises Insignia Princess Cruises Sky Princess Caribbean Princess Sea Princess   Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas ...

Manhattan Cruise Terminal on a busy day. - NY Economic Development Organization New York Harbor looked sad this Saturday. The temperature in New York City peaked out at 53 degrees and Sunny on Saturday 2/22/2020. People were outside enjoying the warmer weather and as I walked along the river - no cruise ships were in port. None of the busy port traffic was chris-crossing the Hudson River. Only the occasional ferry was sailing between New Jersey and New York. Missing were the excursion boats, tug traffic, yachts, pleasure craft and most of all - the cruise ships. The marine traffic was noticeably missing as the cruise ship piers remained empty. Sunday saw the arrival of the Norwegian Bliss and Anthem of the Seas. The Norwegian Bliss docked alongside pier 88 in Manhattan. The Anthem of the Seas docked in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ. Both ships - surprisingly sailed on time which has been infrequent for the Norwegian Bliss. The Norwegian Bliss and Anthem of the Seas were sailing o...

 RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas (Prior to her Refit). On May 10, 2020 Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas will depart New York for the first time marking a number of major milestones including: The first Oasis class ship to call at New York and the largest cruise ship ever to call at the port. The Oasis of the Seas is the first Oasis Class ship built for Royal Caribbean and has just competed (November 2019) a $165 million dollar refit which Royal Caribbean refers to as Amplification. The Oasis will sail a series of cruises departing from Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey calling at Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas and CocoCay, Bahamas where passengers can enjoy the perfect day at Coco Cay (Royal Caribbean's Private Island destination). As part of her series of New York / New Jersey cruises, the Oasis of the Seas will also sail on a single Canada cruise. The Oasis of the Seas will sail from Ca...

Carnival Cruises to Develop a Private Island Like Port in Freeport on Grand Bahama Island In a deal that was inked before Hurricane Dorian, Carnival Cruises came to an Agreement to develop a private-island like experience for cruise passengers. This port, because of its proximity to New York, will definitely be added to New York Itineraries when completed. Available details are below. Carnival Cruise Lines has agreed a deal to build a $100 million cruise port in Grand Bahama, according to Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis. Minnis made the announcement on Friday at a youth convention, saying, “I am pleased to announce that after many months of negotiations, we have delivered … a massive project for the people of Grand Bahama …. the Carnival port development is going full steam ahead.” He said the government would provide more details of the deal in upcoming days. A spokesman for Carnival confirmed to the Compass that an agreement has been reached. Earlier new...

Hurricane Dorian Leaves Destruction In Its Path - Cruise Lines Offer Some Relief After greatly damaging Grand Bahama Island and the Abaco Islands, Hurricane Dorian is making its way slowly up the east coast of the United States. Based on the reported damage to Grand Bahama Island and the Abaco Islands, it may be years before life return to normal. With the significant damage and loss of life,  the island has a long path to rebuild. Many cruise lines have donated relief money including Carnival, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean. There was also a sizeable donation from the Arison family (founders of Carnival Cruises empire). The Bahamas is an important port of call for cruise lines, only being 90 miles from Miami and a frequent call on 3 and 4 day cruises from Florida. Many cruise lines have their private islands in the Bahamas and those islands are being evaluated for damage after Dorian's wrath. Royal Caribbean has posted the following t...

Hurricane Dorian approaches Bahamas and Florida (Map CNN) Hurricane Dorian has had limited impact on cruises departing from New York, mainly because we are in the late summer/fall season.  At this time of the year, cruises ships from New York tend to head north to New England and Canada for cruise passengers to enjoy the splendor of the fall colors. Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Dawn, Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas and Carnival Cruise's Carnival Sunrise would normally venture to the Bahamas, Florida and their Private Islands all in danger of suffering the wrath of Dorian. The Norwegian Dawn and Adventure of the Seas headed north to New England / Canada. The Anthem of the Seas is sailing in New England / Canada and will be cruising to Bermuda later in the week. The Carnival Sunrise is well below the storm in the Dominican Republic and will be heading up the coast either behind or around the storm. RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO WEBSITE   --...

Carnival Cruises To Develop New Cruise Destination on Grand Bahama Island/Freeport. Expected to be a cruise port visited as part of Carnival Cruises itinerary from New York and Baltimore, Carnival Cruises has entered into an agreement with the Government of the Bahama to develop a cruise port on Grand Bahama Island. The port will be similar to a private island experience and offer a wide array of attractions. Here is a statement issued by the Finance Minister of the Bahamas concerning the announcement (Source Bahamas.com). Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. We have gathered here today for the signing of an historic Agreement with Carnival Cruise Lines for the establishment of a cruise port and destination in Eastern Grand Bahama. In order to achieve this, it took painstaking and lengthy negotiations between my Government and the principals of the Freeport Harbour Company to negotiate a Waiver of Exclusivity Agreement of their Exclusivity Rights on all ports in Gran...

NYCruiseInfo.com - Your one source about cruises departing From the port of New York and New Jersey As you can see, we have made some extensive changes to NYCruiseInfo.com. Back by popular demand - We now are returning to our roots and am now  providing weekly ship schedules right on our main page  so people can view the cruises departing in the next 1-2 weeks and familiarize themselves with the ships and schedules. In addition we continue to provide cruise schedules online for at-least the next six months. I also felt like the site was too stagnant so now you can come back daily to check our latest cruise news. In addition we have added fun items to our line-up - such as cruise crossword puzzles, trivia and more. We also have 3 blog ups an running (see the footer on this page for links and information). In addition to these changes - Today was a busy day in the Port of New York and New Jersey with 90% degree temperatures and just about the same humidity - it was...

Royal Caribbean International’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas is the line's refreshed private island experience following a $250 million transformation. The island is offering exciting one-of-a-kind experiences that will top any bucket list including the tallest waterslide in North America, Daredevil’s Peak and Oasis Lagoon, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean. Coco Cay is a cruise destination visited on a number of Royal Caribbean cruises departing from the Port of New York / New Jersey - Cape Liberty Bayonne, NJ.  Unlike any private island the world has ever seen, Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated Perfect Day at CocoCay – the first in the cruise line’s new Perfect Day Island Collection of next-level private destinations around the world – is now open. The $250 million transformation of the line’s private island in The Bahamas debuts a combination of first-of-their-kind thrills and one-of-a-kind ways to chill that forever...

Artists Rendering of MSC Cruises' Private Island in the Bahamas - Ocean Cay. With just under four months to go until Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve welcomes its first cruise guests, MSC Cruises — the Swiss-based, world’s largest privately-owned cruise line — revealed today more details of the unique experience that awaits visitors. The vision for the island is to immerse guests in the natural beauty of their surroundings in the Bahamas. Ocean Cay is founded on a deep commitment to ecological principles – beliefs that shape everything from how venues are built and how the island is run, to the kinds of activities featured on the island. Work is underway to design opportunities for guests to learn about the protection of the oceans and the importance of preserving coral reefs through dedicated edutainment programs.   The Bahamas is renowned for its beautiful blue waters and white sandy beaches, and its oceans are home to a diverse ecosystem that needs to be safeguard...

Carnival Cruise Line's New Carnival Mardi Gras - one of 4 Carnival Ships Sailing from New York in 2020 Carnival Cruise Lines website is showing that Carnival will have 4 ship in New York during 2020. The website is showing the Carnival Sunrise (ex Carnival Triumph), Carnival Radiance (ex Carnival Victory), Carnival Legend and  Carnival's brand new Mardi Gras will all said a series of cruises from the Big Apple. Port visited include: Bermuda, Bahamas, Private Island; Bermuda; Panama Canal; New England, Canada; Transatlantic, and Eastern Caribbean. Check back in August to see the 2020 Cruise Schedule on NYCruiseInfo,com. ------------------------------------------- Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. => Nick's Cruise Corner Blog - News On Cruise Ships Sailing World Wide. => NewShipNews - Information and News on Cruise Ships being built. .

Artists Rendering of Enhancement to Royal Caribbean's Private Island - CoCo Cay - The Perfect Day. Unlike any private island the world has ever seen, Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated Perfect Day at CocoCay – the first in the cruise line’s new Perfect Day Island Collection of next-level private destinations around the world – is now open. The $250 million transformation of the line’s private island in The Bahamas debuts a combination of first-of-their-kind thrills and one-of-a-kind ways to chill that forever changes what is possible in a vacation destination. From plunging down the tallest waterslide in North America and traveling up to 450 feet in the air in the Up, Up and Away helium balloon, to conquering the Caribbean’s largest wave pool, thrill seekers can find plenty of ways to put their courage to the test. For those looking to relax, Perfect Day features the Caribbean’s largest freshwater pool, Oasis Lagoon; and pristine, white sand beaches ...