Key Aspects: Rumors are swirling online that Disney may soon be returning to New York City. The rumors stem from online port schedule updates featuring a few Disney Ships. The cruise line has not sailed from New York since 2023, and has not officially confirmed the rumors. Rumors and speculation have been swirling online, suggesting
Key Aspects: Turks and Caicos just got an updated travel advisory from the US Department of State. The Caribbean destination is under a “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution” advisory. Guests who visit the islands need to be aware of risks related to crime, hurricanes, and the strict ammunition regulations. The US Government is reminding cruisers
Key Aspects: The Áak’w Landing cruise terminal project for downtown Juneau has downsized due to escalating costs. Revised plans still cover all the proposed features of the new facility but at a smaller scale to control those costs. A new timeline has not yet been announced and it is hoped the terminal can still open
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean cancelled Spectrum of the Seas’ July 11, 2026, sailing from Shanghai. The cancellation follows the city’s port closure as Typhoon Bavi barrels down the region. Guests will receive full refunds and reimbursement for eligible non-refundable travel expenses. Another cruise itinerary has fallen victim to severe weather, this time in China. Royal Caribbean cancelled Spectrum
Key Aspects: Carnival Destiny has been announced as the name for the first-ever Ace Class ship, reusing a name from a previous ship. Multiple other Carnival ships have also reused the names of former ships, honoring the cruise line’s legacy. Two more Ace Class ships will need names in the years to come and other
Key Aspects: Steel has been cut for the first of Carnival Cruise Line’s next class of ships, named Carnival Destiny. The new Ace Class will feature more ocean-facing spaces than ever before as well as 70% new public venues and concepts. A total of three Ace Class ships have been ordered, with their delivery to
Key Aspects: The final NCL sailing of Norwegian Sky has been shortened by three days to avoid the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. Muscat, Oman will now be the last port for the ship and guests will enjoy an overnight visit before debarkation on September 27. Following this final cruise, the ship is transferring
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises is introducing a remote check-in option on Seattle sailings but only for guests with cruise line airport transfers. Guests will complete their cruise check-in at the airport and can go straight to security screening at the cruise terminal. The cruise line plans to expand the service to other homeports, transfer services,
Key Aspects: Egypt denied entry to Virgin Voyages’ LGBTQ+ Atlantis Events charter, forcing Scarlet Lady to cancel its Alexandria call. The denial came just days after Turkish authorities barred the same sailing from visiting Istanbul and Kuşadası The canceled port call was replaced with a call in Crete and a sea day. Just days after Turkey denied
Key Aspects: Disney Cruise Line is expected to increase St. Maarten visits from two in 2026 to approximately 14 in 2027. Future itinerary announcements will likely add about 10 more St. Maarten calls and will continue to grow in 2028. St. Maarten shared the news during Disney Destiny’s inaugural call to the island. When the new Disney Destiny arrived
Key Aspects: Celebrity Reflection will undergo a major transformation beginning in late January 2027. Thirteen new venues will be added, including redesigned public spaces, restaurants, bars, and entertainment concepts. The overhaul brings Edge Series favorites to the Solstice-class ship while introducing two brand-new venues. When Celebrity Cruises first announced plans to modernize its Solstice-class ships, guests
Key Aspects: A recent cruise guest shelled out $150 after falling victim to a taxi scam in Costa Maya. The taxi driver lied to convince the guest to pay extra to visit a private beach instead of the famous Krazy Lobster restaurant. Other cruise guests said that they had also encountered drivers who tried to
