Key Aspects: Norwegian Getaway will spend several extra hours in Nassau on Saturday, August 1, 2026 undergoing propulsion repairs. The rest of the 3-night itinerary, including the visit to Great Stirrup Cay, is not impacted and the ship’s safety is not affected. The longer stay in Nassau gives guests unique options to enjoy Bahamian nightlife
Key Aspects: Mexico has welcomed 6.5 million cruise passengers and 1,839 cruise ships arrivals during the first six months of 2026. The Pacific destination of Puerto Chiapas has had the most growth, followed by Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. The Caribbean ports of Cozumel and Progreso have also seen dramatic growth compared to the first
Key Aspects: Six male guests aboard MSC Divina hacked the communications systems and broadcast fake emergency announcements. The incident happened while the ship was at sea heading toward Naples early on the morning of Thursday, July 30, 2026. Local authorities boarded the ship in Naples and the men now face various charges, though the investigation
Key Aspects: A child is suing Disney Cruise Line through her parents after breaking both of her wrists in an accident onboard Disney Wonder. The young girl was sleeping in a Murphy-style bunk bed when she rolled through an open gap and fell to the floor of her cruise cabin. Her legal team claims that
Key Aspects: Instead of leaving Miami on August 24, 2026, Norwegian Getaway will stay in the Florida port overnight. The purpose of the delay is to assist PortMiami in testing its shore power system. Even with the delayed departure, there will be no impact to the ports on the 4-night itinerary. Norwegian Getaway won’t be
Key Aspects: The stepped road between the Port of Fira and the clifftop community has been closed following a private wall collapse on July 27. All cruise ships must now embark and debark all guests on organized shore tours from the ferry port of Athinios rather than Fira. Santorini’s famous cable car remains operational, but
Key Aspects: Celebrity Cruises is clarifying an earlier communication informing guests of an increase in gratuity rates. The cruise line clarified that the extra charges would only apply to reservations booked on or after July 29, 2026. Guests who booked before the change went into effect will have the option to pay gratuities at the
Key Aspects: A massive leak aboard Allure of the Seas flooded a guest’s cabin during an Eastern Caribbean sailing. A video of the incident was shared on social media, prompting shocked reactions. The ship’s itinerary did not appear to be impacted and an affected guest was offered 50% off their next cruise as compensation. A
Key Aspects: Celebrity Cruises has increased gratuity rates beginning Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The increase is $1.50 per person, per day across all stateroom types, from inside cabins to The Retreat. Guests are frustrated at the last-second timing of the notification and overall rate increases. Guests booked on upcoming sailings across the Celebrity Cruises fleet
Key Aspects: A Georgia man was arrested in Port Canaveral Monday after allegedly assaulting children aboard a Carnival ship. The man supposedly struck children who were playing tag in the halls of the ship. He was subsequently brought up on charges of felony child abuse and simple assault. A 44-year-old man was arrested in Port
Key Aspects: Crew members are performing important maintenance on Oasis of the Seas’ plumbing system. While the repairs are completed, the toilets onboard will be unusable. Work is being completed in two-hour increments, with the majority of the maintenance being finished while the ship is docked in Nassau. If the up to 5,602 guests currently
Key Aspects: Popular cruise director Todd Evans has announced his departure from Carnival Cruise Line after 16 years. Evans was scheduled to arrive on Carnival Sunshine for a new contract in October, but that assignment has been removed. No reason for the departure has been confirmed, but Evans intends to continue an entertainment career. There
