Norwegian returns to Jamaica as Ocho Rios tries to lure more visitors

By Cheryl Gerber, AP

This item was written by Larry Bleiberg, former travel editor of The Dallas Morning News. Bleiberg is serving as Guest Editor of The Cruise Log while USA TODAY Cruise Editor Gene Sloan is away.

Norwegian Cruise Line is sailing back to Jamaica after dropping the island from itineraries six years ago, according to Kingston's Gleaner newspaper.

The line, which has visits planned for Ocho Rios during the 2011-12 cruise season by the Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Sun, is also considering keeping the island on its schedule in years to come. Cruise line officials are visiting Ocho Rios on the north of Jamaica this month to evaluate facilities at the pier.

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