Cruise Industry Watch: Repositioning cruises are gaining traction as ocean travel grows—CLIA says 37.2 million people took an ocean cruise in 2025 (+7.5% vs. 2024). These itineraries swap “same-port” routines for longer 10–14 day voyages that start and end in different regions, often delivering more sea days and a bigger mix of ports. Regional Connectivity: EllaLink has officially launched its EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative, a new fiber submarine cable corridor from Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire—moving from letters of intent to committed investment, targeting service by end-2029. Caribbean Tourism & Logistics: Explora Journeys is rolling out a Caribbean season (mid-Oct 2026 to March 2027) across EXPLORA I and EXPLORA III, with sailings that include Saint Barthélemy and aim to simplify travel with fewer “repacking” hassles. Geopolitics & Islands: Macron’s visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, alongside Canada’s prime minister, is framed as a show of force amid tensions over Trump’s Washington.