Key Aspects: Princess Cruises has ordered three Voyager-Class ships that will become the largest vessels in the fleet. Each ship will measure ~183,000 gross tons and carry roughly 4,700 guests. The new ships will arrive in 2035, 2038, and 2039. The next generation of Princess Cruises ships is taking shape, even if passengers won’t step
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises is partnering with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas to re-develop Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic. The destination will be updated with new dining, water sports, and infrastructure upgrades. Catalina Island will remain open for all cruise lines to visit as appropriate to their respective itineraries. Cruise guests are always
Key Aspects: A California woman has won $300,000 in a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Line alleging overservice of drinks. The woman claims she was served 14 tequila shots in just over 8 hours, and suffered injuries while drunk. Carnival Cruise Line is likely to appeal the verdict but the case may take months to be
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises cancelled the May 9 and May 16, 2026, sailings of MSC Euribia from Kiel, Germany. The vessel remains delayed in the Middle East due to the ongoing regional crisis. Affected guests can rebook another cruise, receive onboard credit, or request a full refund. More cruises have been called off as MSC Cruises continues
Key Aspects: Global cruise passenger numbers reached a record 37.2 million in 2025. The cruise market is expanding worldwide, led by the US with 20.6 million passengers. The Caribbean remains the dominant cruise region, accounting for about 43 percent of global deployments. Cruising continues to draw more guests, with passenger numbers reaching a new milestone
Key Aspects: Carnival is now offering four SEA cruises from the West Coast aboard Carnival Firenze. The adults-only cruises all depart from Long Beach, California in October and November 2026. Bookings are now open for any registered guests, not just casino members, but are expected to sell out quickly. Carnival Cruise Line’s adults-only SEA cruises
Key Aspects: Holland America Line is planning to revitalize 6 ships with the biggest project ever in their history. Oosterdam will be the first ship to undergo Holland America Evolution work, debuting in 2027. New staterooms, suites, and the Grand Dutch Cafe are part of the $500 million updating plans for the ships. Holland America
Key Aspects: Norwegian Dawn received a CDC sanitation score of 84, below the passing threshold of 86. Inspectors documented food safety issues, including improperly cooled products and contaminated equipment. The crew addressed many problems during the inspection. A routine health inspection by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has given Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn an
Key Aspects: Sun Princess had a close encounter with a military submarine in the Mediterranean this week. There was no interaction between the vessels but the surfaced sub provided great views to guests. Submarine sightings are rare for cruise guests, but there are other ways to enjoy these unique naval vessels. A favorite pastime of
While you might envision cruise ship captains standing on the bridge, steering ships in and out of port via a massive wheel, the reality is a lot less dramatic, but definitely more technologically interesting. That’s right. Modern ships, cruise or otherwise, do not use steering wheels in the traditional sense. Instead, they use highly technical,
Key Aspects: Norwegian Dawn will be debarking in Tarragona, Spain rather than Lisbon, Portugal on October 4, 2026. The ship’s Barcelona departure on September 27 is unchanged, but the port visit to Portimao is also dropped. Guests are being offered onboard credit, future cruise credits, and travel reimbursement as compensation. How would you feel if
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line reached a multistate settlement over how it marketed cruises and handled cancellations during the early months of COVID-19. The cruise line is cited with sales tactics promoting cruises as a safe option. NCL will pay the states $2 million and introduce new training for customers. Cruising shut down worldwide in
