Key Aspects: MSC World Europa will no longer spend the upcoming winter in the war-torn Middle East as was initially planned. Instead, the mega-ship will operate 7- and 14-night itineraries in the French Antilles. This has led to some shuffling within the fleet, with MSC World Europa now replacing MSC Seaview in the region. As
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has announced brand new features for the next Icon Class ship, Hero of the Seas. New pools, restaurants, and waterslides are all part of the features for the new ship. Hero of the Seas will set sail in August 2027 and bookings are opening this week. Excitement is building for Royal
Key Aspects: A viral moment has resurfaced showing Carnival crew members spoiling a couple’s marriage proposal. While the engagement was inadvertently revealed before the question was popped, the couple now enjoys the fun memory. The incident happened in October 2017 aboard Carnival Breeze. Many couples reflect on the memorable moments of their relationship, from when
Key Aspects: A minor outbreak of gastroenteritis has been reported aboard Disney Adventure. The number of reported cases is just 9, or roughly one-tenth of one percent of individuals aboard. The Singapore Food Agency is monitoring the ship in case of further illness reports. The brand new Disney Adventure has not even been sailing for
Key Aspects: An American guest of World Voyager suffered a cardiac episode just one day into the current sailing to Antarctica. A heroic evacuation was completed through impressive coordination between the cruise ship and the Argentine Navy. Sadly, the guest died after only 24 hours in a Ushuaia hospital. A heroic cruise ship rescue has
It has been a busy week in cruise news, and we’re here to ensure you don’t miss any of the major stories! A shore excursion in Nassau ended in a federal lawsuit, Carnival and Holland America have both pulled out of Tracy Arm Fjord for the Alaska season, and a passenger death aboard Anthem of
Key Aspects: Norwegian Luna was officially christened in Miami on March 27, 2026. Her godmother, ELLE, was responsible for both breaking the ceremonial bottle and for designing the celestial hull art. The newest NCL ship will begin her career at sea in the Caribbean. After more than a year of anticipation, Norwegian Luna has officially
Key Aspects: Norwegian Aqua will arrive in New York on April 18, 2026, for the first sailing in a seasonal deployment. Norwegian Cruise Line notified guests that her afternoon arrival is set for 3 p.m. Passengers were cautioned that the cruise terminal would not open until that time. Most cruise ships arrive at their homeports
Key Aspects: Carnival Corporation revealed a double-digit rise in bookings in the first quarter of 2026. The company’s eight brands had record revenues of $6.2 billion. Occupancy rates across the lines held steady at 103%. Carnival Corporation reported a first-quarter bonanza on March 27, 2026, with results showing bookings for the year up by double
Key Aspects: Miami officials are considering a train service to alleviate traffic between the airport and the cruise port. Two proposed rail lines are being considered. The project is estimated to cost between $600 million and $800 million. Miami-Dade transportation officials are considering recommendations for a non-stop train service connecting Miami International Airport and PortMiami.
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line has revised its Happy Birthday Cabin Decoration package. Instead of a six-inch cake, the package will now include a free frame and photograph. If guests would still like to celebrate with a cake in their cabins, there are options available to purchase a half or full sheet cake. A cruise
Key Aspects: The wave of enhancements for Great Stirrup Cay, including a new waterpark and pier, will be completed by the end of 2026. Norwegian Cruise Line is now advising guests visiting the private island in 2027 on what they need to know to make the most of their visit. This included clarifying information about
