Key Aspects: Guests booked on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings have reported receiving fraudulent emails containing real reservation details and requesting credit card verification. The fake messages claim passengers must complete a security check before boarding, and include phony links to submit information. Norwegian Cruise Line is investigating the reports and warning guests not to click
Key Aspects: A medical debarkation aboard Oasis of the Seas delayed the ship’s October 11 return to Cape Liberty, New Jersey. Guests embarking on October 11 have been assigned later check-in times, with the ship’s departure pushed back and its Port Canaveral visit shortened. Royal Caribbean is offering flight-change reimbursement to guests finishing the October
Key Aspects: A 44-year-old woman who went overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas on October 9 has been rescued alive in the Ionian Sea. A passing cargo ship reportedly located the woman, allowing the Hellenic Coast Guard to recover her and bring her ashore. Odyssey of the Seas skipped its October 10 call
With Hurricane Isaias disrupting the Gulf Coast, cruise lines have begun altering itineraries to keep onboard guests safe. Currently, Carnival Cruise Line has adjusted itineraries for three ships departing from the Port of Galveston and New Orleans. No other cruise lines have announced itinerary changes at this time. Carnival Dream (October 10 Cruise) Embarkation has
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line has moved Norwegian Aura’s debut forward by 19 days due to an expected early delivery. Two new Mediterranean cruises, lasting 10 and 9 nights, have been added ahead of the previously announced May 21 inaugural sailing. The May 21 voyage remains scheduled, although its status as the ship’s maiden cruise
Key Aspects: Guests on the October 10 sailing of Disney Treasure will be testing onboard wristbands instead of Key to the World cards. Disney Cruise Line is clear that this is a test only and is not the beginning of a confirmed transition to wearables only. The ship wristbands cannot be used at other Disney
Key Aspects: A woman was reported overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas early on October 9, 2026, while sailing in the Mediterranean. The cruise ship reversed course to search the area, with passengers reporting assistance from the Greek Coast Guard, nearby vessels, and a helicopter. The ship is currently on a 7-night Greek
Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages has replaced all three scheduled ports on Brilliant Lady’s October 10, 2026 departure from Los Angeles due to two Pacific storms. The seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise will instead visit Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Ensenada, Mexico. This is the third consecutive sailing aboard Brilliant Lady affected by storms, with further disruptions
Key Aspects: Carnival Radiance will not visit Cabo San Lucas as planned on Friday, October 9 but will instead return directly to Long Beach, California. The cancelled port visit is due to the forecast track of Tropical Storm Rachel which the ship has to cross in order to return to the US. By cancelling the
Key Aspects: Disney Cruise Line’s October 7 reveal of Disney Believe has drawn criticism from fans disappointed by repeated onboard concepts. Some fans are questioning the return of Frozen, Inside Out, Haunted Mansion, and Marvel experiences already featured elsewhere in the fleet. Others have welcomed new additions, including the Encanto stage production and several newly
Whether you are new to cruises or have set sail many times, you might be wondering, are cruises safe? After all, nobody wants to risk injury or worse while enjoying their vacation. This is why we have provided this in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at cruise ship safety. As you will discover, all cruise lines have a
Key Aspects: Carnival Freedom has finished her dry dock and will resume service with an 8-night Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona departing October 9, 2026. During the 35-day refurbishment, the ship received her new funnel as well as a redesign of the casino, refreshed retail spaces, and the new bow crest. Carnival Cruise Line has also
