Key Aspects: Carnival has added customizable nacho bowls as a late afternoon snack option from BlueIguana Cantina. The new complimentary snack is now available on six ships and is being rolled out fleetwide. Nacho bowls join an impressive lineup of Carnival snack and complimentary dining options already onboard. There are many snack options available on
Key Aspects: Hours after departing from Port Canaveral, Disney Wish returned to its homeport to disembark a guest in crisis. Another guest, who experienced cardiac symptoms, had to be rescued by the US Coast Guard the following day. The Disney ship was forced to skip its visit to Nassau on July 28, but is still
Key Aspects: Legend of the Seas launched in July 2026. It is one of the largest cruise ships in the world and part of the Icon Class. The ship has more than 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges across eight neighborhoods, plus seven pools and nearly 30 types of cabins and suites. Royal Caribbean brings larger-than-life adventures to avid cruisers yet again, with another
Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages has announced six new sailings for its first-ever Scandinavia and Baltics season. The 110,000 gross-ton Valiant Lady will sail from Amsterdam, a new homeport for the cruise line. The cruise line is also expanding its popular Summer Season Pass to include the new itineraries. Virgin Voyages is heading north with six
Key Aspects: Grandeur of the Seas will no longer visit Bonaire during the ship’s January 23, 2027 sailing from Colon, Panama. No explanation has been given for the port cancellation other than general itinerary refinement and updates. A visit to Santa Marta, Colombia has been added to the itinerary and offers a rare opportunity for
Key Aspects: Legend of the Seas will no longer be visiting Naples, Italy, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Cruise passengers have said that the Icon-class ship will visit Marseille, France, instead. Royal Caribbean has not confirmed the reason behind the change, but current guests believe weather is to blame. A last-minute itinerary change is rocking
Key Aspects: Villa Vie Residences has announced a second residential cruise ship joining its fleet. The new ship, Villa Vie Legacy, will be unveiled during a special two-year anniversary event later this year, and will launch in early 2029. The cruise line has also expanded and introduced programs to entice potential customers of the new
Key Aspects: A 43-year-old crew member fell on a cruise ship off the coast of Greece, injuring his head and spine. The man received first aid onboard before being rushed to a hospital in Nafplio for further treatment. The exact ship and itinerary involved are currently unknown, although several cruise ships were sailing in the
Key Aspects: A Disney crew member was sent to the hospital after allegedly being poisoned by a fellow employee. Spanish authorities are conducting an investigation into what happened and no arrests have been made at this time. Operations onboard Disney Dream are normal, with no danger to other crew members or current guests. For some
Key Aspects: Shore tours to the Mystical Wells of Sintra, Portugal will now need to use public transportation for part of the excursion. The change is due to local regulations that no longer permit commercial buses or ride-hailing services in the center of Sintra. Royal Caribbean tours will utilize public buses with the help of
Key Aspects: A 62-year-old female UK citizen was found deceased in her stateroom aboard Oceania Regatta on Sunday, July 26. The ship was due to visit Santorini, where the woman’s body was transported ashore and transferred to Piraeus for an autopsy. Oceania Cruises has not officially commented on the incident, but an investigation has begun,
Key Aspects: TUI Cruises is testing a paid prime seating reservation system for main shows aboard one ship, Mein Schiff 7. For a small fee, guests can reserve front row seats or other unobstructed views, though other seats remain free. At this time, the program is only onboard Mein Schiff 7 but may be rolled
