Key Aspects: Holland America Line has opened bookings for its expanded 2028 European season. The year-round season will feature five ships sailing to destinations across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and more. This comes at a time of rapid growth for Holland America Line and the cruise industry as a whole. Holland America
Key Aspects: Wonder of the Seas lost a gangway while departing Perfect Day at CocoCay on Saturday, August 1, 2026. No guests were on the gangway at the time and there are no reports of injuries or any damage to the cruise ship. Ships may lose gangways due to weather incidents, structural failures, or other
Key Aspects: 47-year-old Daniel Ramirez was arrested at the Royal Caribbean cruise terminal in Miami on Friday, July 31, 2026. Ramirez is charged with felony battery after he allegedly assaulted a bartender at the Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace. The attack took place on Sunday, July 26, but Ramirez was arrested by US Customs
Key Aspects: Seasonal flooding from Suicide Basin near Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska is expected in early to mid-August 2026. While the extent of any flooding cannot be predicted, cruise shore tours will likely be impacted for several days. No cruise lines are adjusting any itineraries to Juneau at this time and visits are unlikely
