Key Aspects: Two cruise lines with ships stuck in Middle Eastern ports have cancelled additional sailings. TUI Cruises will not operate voyages planned for March 29 and April 11. Celestyal Cruises has also announced further cancellations for two ships. Two cruise lines grappling with their inability to reposition ships away from the war-torn Middle East
Key Aspects: The family of missing cruise guest Amy Lynn Bradley is proposing an Amy Alert for cruise ships. Amy Bradley went missing from Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas in 1998. An online petition to create the alert system is garnering thousands of signatures. It was 28 years ago this week, on March 24,
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises revealed new details about the Harbour outdoor family park and the Aqua Deck pool district on MSC World Asia. The ship will include thrill attractions such as the Cliffhanger swing ride, a large ropes course, and an 11-deck spiral slide. MSC World Asia will begin sailing 7-night Mediterranean itineraries on December 4, 2026.
Key Aspects: Fascinating footage of Harmony of the Seas departing from Port Everglades has popped back up. The viral video shows how the ship pulls water away from the shore, which rushes back as soon as the vessel passes. Because of the Royal Caribbean ship’s massive size, the effect is particularly impressive. An old video
Key Aspects: Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition embarked on a 13-night sailing to Norway on March 22, 2026. But due to worsening weather in Northern Norway, the entire Northern Lights-themed itinerary has been replaced. Instead of Norway, guests will now visit destinations in Sweden, Germany, and Denmark. Inclement weather has snuffed out the lights on the
Key Aspects: Princess Cruises has released a new 2027-28 South America schedule for Majestic Princess. The program includes six sailings ranging from 15 to 37 days. Itineraries will visit 19 destinations across eight countries with extended scenic cruising in Antarctica. Princess Cruises has opened bookings for its 2027-28 South America cruise season, revealing a series of
Key Aspects: A passenger was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to two teenagers aboard Celebrity Eclipse. The man was arrested once the ship returned to Port Everglades. He now faces two counts of exposure under Florida law. A 39-year-old cruise passenger is facing criminal charges after authorities say he exposed himself and touched two teenagers in
Key Aspects: “Code Oscar” (or Oscar Oscar Oscar) is the crew alarm used when someone goes overboard. A full search and rescue operation can last several hours and may involve the Coast Guard and nearby ships. Accidental falls are extremely rare; most incidents involve reckless behaviour or are intentional. A cruise ship man overboard alarm can be
Key Aspects: The Meyer Werft shipyard has completed the installation of Carnival Festivale’s massive engines. Due to launch in May 2027, the ship is Carnival Cruise Line’s fourth Excel-class vessel. Carnival Festival will homeport at Port Canaveral, Florida. Carnival Festivale, Carnival Cruise Line’s fourth Excel-class ship, reached a major construction milestone at the Meyer Werft
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has removed Tracy Arm Fjord from all of its 2026 Alaska itineraries due to unstable conditions within the waterway. The scenic cruising day will take place in the safer Endicott Arm Fjord instead. Three Carnival ships will be deployed to Alaska in 2026, including Carnival Miracle, Carnival Luminosa, and Carnival
Key Aspects: Thousands of booked passengers have been receiving the same welcome emails from Royal Caribbean for weeks. This is likely due to a technical glitch, though some are wondering if the daily emails are part of a marketing tactic. The repeated emails are all the same and do not contain any new information about
Key Aspects: Philadelphia’s new PhilaPort cruise terminal will not be completed in time for its first scheduled sailing on April 16, 2026. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel will still depart as planned. Embarkation will be handled from a temporary facility while construction continues. Cruising is set to return to Philadelphia in April, but the city’s new cruise
