Key Aspects: Guests aboard Norwegian Pearl have been warned of limited taxi availability when they disembark in Ravenna, Italy. In an effort to alleviate this, Norwegian Cruise Line has added a $23 transfer option to Ravenna’s train station. Ravenna’s distance from Venice and limited transportation options can complicate travel for cruise passengers. Guests preparing to
Key Aspects: Carnival Valor briefly listed while transiting the Mississippi River in the early morning hours of August 17, 2026. According to passengers, a cargo ship had lost power and was stuck in the dark, forcing the cruise ship to make a hard right turn when it was finally spotted. There is no damage to the
Key Aspects: National Geographic Sea Lion earned the lowest passing score in its most recent inspection from the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program. 44 violations were identified during the inspection, including improper food storage and sanitation practices. This is the third time in a row that the cruise ship has barely passed a health and safety
Key Aspects: The Port of Honolulu has reopened following the passage of Hurricane (now Tropical Storm) Lala, and cruise operations are resuming. Pride of America debarked and embarked passengers late Sunday evening, August 16. Norwegian Spirit will do the same on Monday, August 17. Itinerary changes may be forthcoming for both ships if necessary, but
Key Aspects: Two cruise guests were arrested at Port Canaveral on Saturday, August 15, 2026 following a violent altercation onboard. Both felony and misdemeanor charges have been filed after storming another cabin onboard a cruise ship. The cruise ship has not been identified, but vessels from Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, and Carnival Cruise Line
Key Aspects: Norwegian Spirit‘s return to Honolulu for debarkation and subsequent embarkation is delayed until Monday, August 17, 2026. The Port of Honolulu remains closed as of press time, which is also impacting the Pride of America ship. Berth availability is impacting when the cruise ship will be able to return and new guests can embark to
Key Aspects: The Honolulu Cruise Port remains closed as Tropical Storm Lala brings heavy wind and rain to the Hawaiian Islands. It’s unclear when Honolulu will reopen to cruise traffic, but Norwegian Spirit will remain at sea until it does. Disembarkation for the current sailing on August 16 and embarkation for the following voyage have
Key Aspects: Disney Cruise Line revealed the bow, stern, and Grand Hall characters for the upcoming Disney Believe on August 15, 2026. Tinker Bell, Toy Story, and Moana are all featured prominently, but a change in font on the ship’s stern has some Disney fans upset. No further details of homeport or itineraries have yet
Key Aspects: A cruise guest was injured when an access panel fell on her head while she was using the bathroom onboard Harmony of the Seas. The passenger has accused Royal Caribbean of three counts of negligence in a new lawsuit. Her legal team is demanding a jury trial and is seeking more than $75,000
Key Aspects: Margaritaville at Sea Islander has swapped two port days for her September 5, 2026 departure from Port Tampa Bay. The ship will still be visiting all the planned destinations, but the days and times for Aruba and Curacao have been changed. The other two ports on the itinerary, Grand Cayman and Jamaica, are
Key Aspects: Carnival’s booking system will undergo planned maintenance on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Guests will be unable to book new sailings or modify existing reservations between the hours of 4 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET. Neither the HUB App nor Carnival’s customer service team can be used to modify reservations during this time. If
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises has installed a massive illuminated Dragon aboard MSC World Asia. The cruise line shared a video of the installation ahead of the ship’s December 2026 debut. The 39-foot sculpture features 680 mirrors, 400 meters of strip lighting, and more than 3,000 LED lights. As MSC World Asia nears completion, one of
