Key Aspects: Workers blocked the main access road leading to the Costa Maya cruise port. The protest forced the cancellation of shore excursions for cruise passengers. Demonstrators say they are owed money from Royal Caribbean, which took over the port in 2025. Cruise passengers arriving in Costa Maya on June 1, 2026, expected a typical
Key Aspects: The CDC reported a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard National Geographic Sea Bird, a US-flagged ship. Nine passengers and three crew members were affected. The cause of the outbreak remains unknown. Passengers on a small-ship expedition cruise in Alaska got a little more than they bargained for after a gastrointestinal illness spread among guests and
Key Aspects: The search for Wang Zyuan, who vanished during a cruise ship call in St. Kitts, has ended in tragedy. An intensive, multi-day search concluded with rescuers finding Wang’s body on Mt. Liamuiga. Caribbean authorities thanked the various organizations and volunteers who worked tirelessly to try to rescue the lost hiker. The hunt for
Key Aspects: RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay celebrated its major expansion on June 1, 2026, following a massive renovation. Guests will find expanded beach facilities, new dining venues, and upgraded amenities across the island. The project added a new pier that allows Carnival Cruise Line’s largest ships to visit. One of the Caribbean’s most recognizable
Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady returned to service following a two-week dry dock. The ship received major upgrades and overhauls, including a brand new dining venue. She went right back into service, offering Mediterranean and European itineraries through Autumn 2026. Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady is back and better than ever following a two-week dry
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled Norwegian Viva sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2028. The cruises, scheduled between January 2 and July 23, 2028, are being cancelled due to port availability issues. The ship will instead sail from Miami to the Bahamas. Passengers planning Southern Caribbean vacations aboard Norwegian Viva are facing unexpected changes after Norwegian
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway today, June 1, 2026, cruise passengers may be getting some welcome news. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a quieter-than-normal season, with fewer storms expected to form between now and November 30. The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook, released May 21, predicts a
Key Aspects: A recent passenger of Carnival Jubilee saved a life after an elderly passenger fell off the pier in Costa Maya. The guest jumped into the water and kept the elderly man afloat until both passengers could be safely pulled back onto the pier. Because of the heroic guest’s quick actions, the fallen passenger
Key Aspects: Search efforts continue in an attempt to locate Wang Zyuan on Mt. Liamuiga on St. Kitts four days after he became lost. Wang called emergency services to report that he was lost on Wednesday, May 27, at roughly 2 p.m. The trail to the summit of the dormant volcano is a steep and
