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
Key Aspects: P&O Cruises has updated Keel & Cow gastropub’s menu with new starters, mains, and desserts. The new steakhouse concept has also expanded its vegan and lighter choices. The rollout launched aboard Iona on July 4, 2026, and Arvia on July 5. One of P&O Cruises’ most popular dining venues just received its biggest refresh in years. The
Key Aspects: Norwegian Sun’s technical issues disrupted a second consecutive Baltic sailing after repairs in Copenhagen took longer than expected. Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled the ship’s Oslo call, compensated guests, and refunded shore excursions. The cruise line has not reported any additional mechanical issues since departing in the evening of July 4, 2026. Norwegian Sun’s
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has introduced the “Find My Kid” service onboard Legend of the Seas. The offering allows parents and guardians to track their child’s location in the Royal Caribbean App after the purchase of an Adventure Ocean WOW Band. Legend of the Seas is the second Icon-class ship to get this feature, after
Key Aspects: Norwegian Bliss is adjusting every port visit on the 7-night Alaska cruise departing July 11, 2026. Ongoing repairs to a propulsion component require the ship to sail at a slower speed but onboard operations are not impacted. The propulsion issue first arose in late May and there is no indication if this will
Key Aspects: An Italian court overturned environmental approval for Royal Caribbean’s proposed €600 million cruise port in Fiumicino. Judges ruled the project was improperly reviewed and must undergo a new approval process. Construction is on hold until new approval is provided. Royal Caribbean’s plans for a new cruise port near Rome have hit a major
