Comedian Chris Tucker has signed on for two shows aboard Carnival Breeze and Carnival Liberty this fall as part of the Carnival LIVE Concert Series.

Carnival LIVE brings live music and comedy to the seas and provides guests to enjoy performances in the ships’ main theaters, which range in capacity from 900 to 1,300.

Famous for his starring role in the Rush Hour movie series, Tucker will bring laughs aboard with two shows– one on Carnival Breeze September 21 and another on Carnival Liberty September 22, while the ships are docked in Nassau, Bahamas.

After moving to Los Angeles to pursue his dream, Tucker became a regular on the Def Comedy Jam series before breaking into movies and continuing his stand-up career.

Most recently he starred in a self-titled comedy show, Chris Tucker – Live, on Netflix.

Carnival LIVE tickets for Chris Tucker range are $30 for general admission, significantly less than land-based venues.

VIP tickets are available for $100 and include seating in the first few rows, a photo opportunity with the artist and a commemorative concert pass.

— Dana Niland, CJ Contributor

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United Airlines has launched its new, expanded service to the United States Virgin Islands for the summer.

The carrier has begun new daily service between Houston and St. Thomas, up from four weekly flights.

The new service will operate through Aug. 14.

Magens Bay, St. Thomas.United already operates flights to St. Thomas out of Newark and Chicago.

United is also operating daily flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and St. Thomas this summer, while extending its weekly Saturday service between Newark and St. Thomas beyond the summer and into September and October.

Houston flights are priced at $538 round trip, according to United’s Web site, while Washington-St. Thomas flights are around $472.

Maho Bay, St. John.

“United is reporting strong demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands and we look forward to the additional lift to the Territory, ” said United States Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty, who said the goal was to achieve year-round flights from Houston.

The USVI has been seeing strong tourism growth of late, with a 4.3 percent jump in tourist arrivals last year and a 4.5 percent jump in arrivals so far this year, according to the most recent data.

Don’t miss our list of the top U.S. Virgin Islands hotels.

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Atlantis Paradise Island is adding a famous Harbour Island eatery to its Cove luxury resort.

Harbour Island’s Sip Sip eatery is coming to the Cove, featuring Chef Julie Lightbourn’s “Caribterranean” menu.

“My husband and I dreamed of having a place that was true to Harbour Island’s legacy of friendly hospitality, a place where locals and tourists would come for a home-grown, Bahamian-inspired meal and the perfect rum punch,” Lightbourn said. “We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with The Cove to bring the spirit and tastes of Sip Sip Harbour Island to Paradise Island.”

Bahamian architect Mark Henderson is designing the restaurant in conjunction with Jeffrey Beers, the original designer of The Cove, adopting the look of the original Harbour Island eatery.

The menu will include favorites like Spicy Conch Chili, Curried Chicken Salad, Lobster Quesadillas and “Boil” Fish with johnny cake.

— CJ

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One of the Caribbean’s most hotly-anticipated boutique resorts has debuted on the island of St. Lucia.

Serenity at Coconut Bay, a boutique adults only all inclusive hotel-within-a-hotel at St. Lucia’s Coconut Bay, opened its doors last month with 36 luxury suites.

Each suite includes its own plunge pool and butler service; amenities include 24-hour room service, fully-stocked wet bars, private check in and check out, pillow menus, Bose entertainment centers and Molton Brown toiletries, among others.

Serenity also includes an adults-only 3,000-square-foot pool with daybeds and cabanas and an 85-foot lap pool at its center.

The hotel, located just a short drive from St. Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport, also includes a signature restaurant called Greathouse featuring “Caribbean-inspired” cuisine.

“We recognized a demand for a luxury product with a high level of quality and service, and the ambitious design and service concept for Serenity came to life,” says Mark Adams, CEO of Serenity. “Our butlers will be an integral part of the outstanding, personalized all-inclusive experience seeing to guests’ every need from in-suite spa services to romantic dining and more.”

It’s a major new addition to the Caribbean’s all inclusive resorts.

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jose Buera, who sent in this very nice shot of morning in the beach town of Las Terrenas in the Dominican Republic’s Samana peninsula.

Have you taken a great photo of the Caribbean?

Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line.

It could be the next one!

— CJ

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