Key Aspects: Carnival Legend rescued a man and his cat from a disabled sailboat overnight on Tuesday, April 14. The incident happened as the cruise ship was heading for Cozumel, the first port on her April 13 sailing. Both the man and the cat were safely brought aboard the cruise ship and later debarked in
Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages has apologized for striking the wrong tone with the recent Valiant Lady itinerary change. The cruise line used humor in its communication about changing from Bermuda to Canada for the April 6 sailing. The jokes fell flat with many guests who felt more compensation was needed for the dramatic switch. It’s
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Norwegian Aura completed her float-out at Fincantieri’s Italian shipyard. The 170,000-gross-ton vessel will be the cruise line’s biggest ship. It is scheduled to debut on May 21, 2027, in the Mediterranean. April 16, 2026, is a big day for Norwegian Cruise Line. The company just witnessed the float out of its
Key Aspects: Multiple waterslides onboard both Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas have been closed for weeks. Guests are frustrated that there is no explanation for the extended closure of such a key attraction. There is no confirmed timeline for when all the waterslides in the Category 6 waterpark may reopen. Choosing
Key Aspects: Princess Cruises has ordered three Voyager-Class ships that will become the largest vessels in the fleet. Each ship will measure ~183,000 gross tons and carry roughly 4,700 guests. The new ships will arrive in 2035, 2038, and 2039. The next generation of Princess Cruises ships is taking shape, even if passengers won’t step
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises is partnering with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas to re-develop Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic. The destination will be updated with new dining, water sports, and infrastructure upgrades. Catalina Island will remain open for all cruise lines to visit as appropriate to their respective itineraries. Cruise guests are always
Key Aspects: A California woman has won $300,000 in a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Line alleging overservice of drinks. The woman claims she was served 14 tequila shots in just over 8 hours, and suffered injuries while drunk. Carnival Cruise Line is likely to appeal the verdict but the case may take months to be
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises cancelled the May 9 and May 16, 2026, sailings of MSC Euribia from Kiel, Germany. The vessel remains delayed in the Middle East due to the ongoing regional crisis. Affected guests can rebook another cruise, receive onboard credit, or request a full refund. More cruises have been called off as MSC Cruises continues
Key Aspects: Global cruise passenger numbers reached a record 37.2 million in 2025. The cruise market is expanding worldwide, led by the US with 20.6 million passengers. The Caribbean remains the dominant cruise region, accounting for about 43 percent of global deployments. Cruising continues to draw more guests, with passenger numbers reaching a new milestone
Key Aspects: Carnival is now offering four SEA cruises from the West Coast aboard Carnival Firenze. The adults-only cruises all depart from Long Beach, California in October and November 2026. Bookings are now open for any registered guests, not just casino members, but are expected to sell out quickly. Carnival Cruise Line’s adults-only SEA cruises
Key Aspects: Holland America Line is planning to revitalize 6 ships with the biggest project ever in their history. Oosterdam will be the first ship to undergo Holland America Evolution work, debuting in 2027. New staterooms, suites, and the Grand Dutch Cafe are part of the $500 million updating plans for the ships. Holland America
Key Aspects: Norwegian Dawn received a CDC sanitation score of 84, below the passing threshold of 86. Inspectors documented food safety issues, including improperly cooled products and contaminated equipment. The crew addressed many problems during the inspection. A routine health inspection by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has given Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn an
