Key Aspects: A burst pipe onboard Enchanted Princess caused massive flooding on Decks 5 and 6 on Friday, May 15. The ship was docked in Santorini at the time and crew members sprang into action for cleanup and repairs. There was no delay in the ship’s overall itinerary and some guests never even knew the
Key Aspects: Purchasing Royal Caribbean’s The Key upgrade gives you access to several upgrades. Upgrades make your cruise a more convenient and less hectic experience. Evaluating The Key perks before purchasing ensures it’s worth the investment for your specific cruise. The Key upgrade from Royal Caribbean gives you a bundle of perks for an extra
Key Aspects: US District Court Judge Lance Walker has overturned Bar Harbor’s daily passenger cap of 1,000 guests. The ordinance has been deemed unconstitutional outside of July and August, which are the busiest times for tourism. Cruise tourism has steadily decreased in Bar Harbor since the ordinance went into effect, and it could take years
Key Aspects: A ceiling panel collapsed aboard Norwegian Luna during a Caribbean sailing on May 14, 2026. The incident took place inside The Local Bar & Grill, the 24-hour eatery located on Deck 8. The cruise line confirmed several guests were treated for minor injuries. A dinner aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship quickly turned chaotic after
Key Aspects: Ovation of the Seas will be using Whittier instead of Seward for debarkation and embarkation on May 22, 2026. Port construction has made it impossible for the ship to use Seward as planned. No additional sailings have yet been impacted, but further changes will depend on the construction’s progress. Guests setting sail aboard
Key Aspects: Allure of the Seas‘ first sailing from Port Everglades in May 2027 is being shortened by a full day. The voyage will now be an eastern Caribbean itinerary instead of a southern Caribbean route. The change will give the Oasis-class ship more time for turnover as she moves from Miami to Fort Lauderdale.
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has cancelled another scheduled sailing for Spectrum of the Seas in 2027. The cruise line is redeploying Spectrum of the Seas for its summer 2027 season. Guests are being offered alternative sailings from Shanghai. Passengers planning a winter cruise to Japan aboard Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas are now scrambling to adjust travel plans after the
Key Aspects: Two new casual dining venues have been added to MSC Seashore: The Chicken Man and Red Cactus BBQ & Ribs. Both venues are complimentary and included with guests’ cruise fare. The new grab-and-go venues join other specialty dining options available onboard. MSC Cruises has introduced two new grab-and-go dining options onboard MSC Seashore.
Key Aspects: Ambition will remain in Bordeaux for an extra night due to rough weather in the Bay of Biscay. The ship’s next port visit in Spain has been adjusted to account for the brief delay. Illness protocols remain in effect onboard, but the ship’s itinerary will continue as planned. Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition has
Key Aspects: Road closures and construction at the Port of Galveston will significantly impact two Carnival ships this weekend. Guests for both Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Breeze should be aware of traffic congestion as they head to the port. There is no embarkation or departure change for either ship and guests must be on time
Key Aspects: Carnival Dream is stuck off the coast of Belize City due to an issue with its anchor. Crew members are working hard to resolve the situation, but have not been able to free the cruise ship as of the time of publication. While itinerary changes aren’t yet confirmed, the call to Cozumel on
Key Aspects: Sadly, a guest onboard Carnival Liberty made the tragic decision to jump overboard from his stateroom’s balcony. Carnival crew members were able to recover the guest’s body, but could not revive him. The ship was en route to Nassau, Bahamas, from Celebration Key on Grand Bahama when the overboard occurred. Guests and crew
