Key Aspects: Norwegian Bliss is unable to visit Acapulco as planned on Saturday, October 17, due to Hurricane Trudy. Instead, the ship will spend the day at sea. There are no other itinerary changes at this time. Hurricane Trudy is currently a Category 3 storm and additional strengthening is expected through Saturday. Unfortunately for guests
Key Aspects: PortMiami is introducing new traffic management measures to streamline passenger movements ahead of its 2026-2027 cruise season. The port plans to improve communication with passengers, directing them to use specific entrances and arrive only at their assigned embarkation time. A complimentary airport shuttle for Carnival Celebration guests on select days begins in October
Key Aspects: A popular wine festival and a road paving project will both impact travel to Norfolk for guests boarding Carnival Sunshine on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Carnival has notified guests about potential traffic delays and noted that everyone must be onboard the ship by the final boarding time on their boarding passes. There is
Key Aspects: Disney Cruise Line is removing the prix-fixe pricing at the Palo restaurants across the fleet beginning October 22, 2026. Platinum and Pearl Castaway Club guests will now receive a $55 credit to use for à la carte items of their choice instead of the free prix-fixe dinner. Brunch is not officially permitted as
Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages has warned guests booked on Brilliant Lady’s October 17, 2026 sailing that Hurricane Trudy could force itinerary changes. An alternate route is being prepared for the ship’s planned 7-night Mexican Riviera itinerary, which is scheduled to visit Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. Three consecutive sailings aboard the ship have
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line announced on Thursday, October 15, 2026 that Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure will be removed from the Australian market. The ships’ final departures from Australia will be in March 2028. Until that time, they will continue their already released itinerary schedules. Two other ships homeported in Australia, Carnival Splendor and
Key Aspects: Vancouver’s cruise port has had its busiest season yet, with nearly 1.4 million passenger visits and 358 ship calls during its 2026 season. Passenger visits increased approximately 18% over 2025, while cruise ship calls increased 19%. Cruise tourism contributed more than C$1 billion to Vancouver’s economy, with many visitors extending their stays before
Key Aspects: Both marine traffic and road restrictions were in place for Crown Iris‘ visit to the Port of Argostoli (Kefalonia), Greece on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Marine restrictions covered just longer than the time the ship was in port, but road restrictions began at 11 p.m. Tuesday evening before the ship arrived. The Israel-based
Key Aspects: Carnival is introducing four FunPack bundles that include drink packages, WiFi access, and other benefits that can add up to significant savings for guests. FunPacks are only available for pre-cruise purchases from October 13-30, 2026 for sailings departing from October 31, 2026 through December 31, 2027. Terms and conditions vary for each FunPack
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has announced its first year-round European cruise season, beginning in 2028 aboard Rhapsody of the Seas. Seven ships will operate European itineraries, with destinations throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and the Canary Islands. The cruise line will open bookings for the 2028-29 season to the general public on October 15, 2026,
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line will introduce dynamic pricing for its drink packages and WiFi plans beginning on December 1, 2026. No pricing details have been released for the new model, but the cruise line notes that prices will vary based on sailing length, itinerary, and season. It is unclear whether dynamic pricing will be
Key Aspects: Carnival Splendor has cancelled its October 16, 2026 visit to Napier, New Zealand, due to unfavorable weather in the forecast. Instead, the ship will visit Tauranga one day earlier than planned, while the subsequent visit to Auckland has been extended into an overnight stay. Napier excursions booked through Carnival will be refunded while
