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
Key Aspects: Carnival Panorama will have no cruise terminal parking at all for the Sunday, July 26 departure from Long Beach. The Vans Warped Tour rock music festival will further complicate traffic and parking near the cruise terminal. There is no change to the ship’s departure time or the 6-night cruise itinerary to Cabo San
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has issued a public statement after a video of a woman scratching her foot with a dinner fork went viral. The cruise line confirmed that the fork used by the cruise passenger has been removed from service. Additionally, the brand reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high standards when it comes
Key Aspects: The river cruise ship Anna Katharina crashed into the quay wall and a lock gate near Vienna on Friday morning, July 24. Extensive damage was done to the ship’s bow, and 14 passengers suffered minor injuries in the incident. The cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed, but a full investigation
Key Aspects: A German couple is suing AIDA Cruises over the loss of a nudist area onboard AIDAdiva that impacted their world cruise sailing. The ship was renovated between when the couple booked the cruise and when the voyage set sail in November 2025. Whether or not the nudist area was a key feature in
Key Aspects: A fourth CDC report of gastrointestinal illness has been made from Lindblad Expedition’s National Geographic Sea Bird. On the ship’s July 15 sailing, eight guests and four crew members reported vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps. Of nine total illness reports made to the CDC for cruise ships this year, four have now been from
