Key Aspects: Carnival has contacted guests for Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Pride about weather impacts on their cruises. Carnival Sunshine will be delayed a day returning to Norfolk and itinerary changes are possible but not yet confirmed. Carnival Pride has no changes yet but may be impacted on her return to Baltimore on Sunday, February
Celebrity Cruises currently sails to Alaska with three ships: Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Summit. There are tons of itineraries to choose from, visiting top destinations in Alaska such as the Dawes and Hubbard Glaciers. So how do you pick the right Celebrity Cruises Alaskan cruise itinerary and ship for your vacation? I’m going to break down everything you need to know about each of these three ships and what
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises has pulled MSC Lirica from its 2026-27 South America lineup. Previously booked passengers received a note of the cancellations and were offered alternatives. The cruise line has not revealed where MSC Lirica will sail instead. Passengers booked on cruises departing from Rio de Janeiro were notified this week that their sailing aboard MSC Cruises’ MSC Lirica has
Key Aspects: The February 7, 2026 sailing of Oasis of the Seas is overbooked and guests have a tempting offer to consider. The impacted sailing is an 8-night Southern Caribbean itinerary from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Guests can opt to skip the cruise for a full refund and a 50% future cruise credit with the limited-time
Key Aspects: Carnival is alerting guests boarding Carnival Sunshine on Saturday to prepare for colder than expected temperatures. Extra measures will be taken to warm the ship, but the expected temperature is 15 degrees below normal. At this time, there is no delay for the ship and no changes to the 8-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary.
Key Aspects: Holland America Line has enhanced its Pacific coastal voyages in 2027-28. Longer Hawaii cruises are featured aboard two ships. Panama Canal transits are offered between San Diego and two Florida ports. Holland America Line is offering a slew of new experiences on its Pacific Coast and Hawaii cruises in 2027-28, emphasizing cultural experiences
Key Aspects: Two Carnival Cruise Line ships will be homeported in Baltimore for the first time. Carnival Miracle and Carnival Pride will both be based in Baltimore beginning fall 2027. In addition, Carnival Firenze will operate out of various US East Coast ports during the 2027-28 season. For the first time in its history, Carnival Cruise Line will homeport two
Key Aspects: Alaskan Dream Cruises has shut down operations and cancelled all future cruises. Booked guests are receiving information about refunds and other next steps. The cruise line operated four small ships in Southeast Alaska. Alaskan Dream Cruises, a well-respected, small-ship cruise line operating in Alaska since 2011, has unexpectedly shut down. A notice posted
Key Aspects: Legend of the Seas will have Royal Caribbean’s third “Chief Dog Officer” onboard. The news of the newborn puppy was shared with a boop-able photo on social media. The puppy is a female golden retriever, but her name has not yet been announced. The pack is growing just as the fleet is growing,
Key Aspects: John Heald has confirmed that the Super Bowl will be shown on all Carnival cruise ships on February 8. Formal night will be moved to accommodate the big game and dining venues will change hours for game snacks. The 2026 Winter Olympics will not be able to be shown onboard due to network
Key Aspects: Jazz musician Ken Peplowski passed away on the final night of the Jazz Cruise 2026 aboard Celebrity Summit. The cause of death was not revealed, but the 66-year-old had previously been diagnosed with a type of cancer. Celebrity Summit was not delayed on her itinerary and has continued with her next cruise as
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island destination has been damaged by the recent bomb cyclone that hit the Bahamas. Great Stirrup Cay’s pier and main pool are reported to be damaged and closed until repairs can be made. Passengers arriving at the destination must tender between the ship and the shore. The winter storms
