Cruise Rebrand for Guadeloupe Travelers: Ambassador Cruise Line’s French partner is being renamed to Ambassador Croisières, keeping its “distinctly French” onboard feel while continuing winter Caribbean fly-cruises from Guadeloupe (departures from Dunkirk and Marseille on the Renaissance). Regional Policy Boost: The EU Commission has adopted a new strategy for outermost regions including Guadeloupe, proposing targeted rule changes to better match local constraints and unlock more support and resilience. More Southern Caribbean Access: Major cruise lines are expanding Southern Caribbean itineraries for fall 2026–2027, making bucket-list ports like Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao easier to reach without long repositioning cruises. Seaweed Reality Check: A new report highlights how sargassum continues to pile up across the Caribbean, impacting tourism and coastal life—an issue travelers and operators in the region are watching closely. Caribbean Season, Two Ships: Explora Journeys is rolling out a 2026–27 Caribbean season across two ships (from Miami and Québec City), with stops that include Guadeloupe.