Key Aspects: Shore tours to the Mystical Wells of Sintra, Portugal will now need to use public transportation for part of the excursion. The change is due to local regulations that no longer permit commercial buses or ride-hailing services in the center of Sintra. Royal Caribbean tours will utilize public buses with the help of
Key Aspects: A 62-year-old female UK citizen was found deceased in her stateroom aboard Oceania Regatta on Sunday, July 26. The ship was due to visit Santorini, where the woman’s body was transported ashore and transferred to Piraeus for an autopsy. Oceania Cruises has not officially commented on the incident, but an investigation has begun,
Key Aspects: TUI Cruises is testing a paid prime seating reservation system for main shows aboard one ship, Mein Schiff 7. For a small fee, guests can reserve front row seats or other unobstructed views, though other seats remain free. At this time, the program is only onboard Mein Schiff 7 but may be rolled
Key Aspects: Carnival Panorama will have no cruise terminal parking at all for the Sunday, July 26 departure from Long Beach. The Vans Warped Tour rock music festival will further complicate traffic and parking near the cruise terminal. There is no change to the ship’s departure time or the 6-night cruise itinerary to Cabo San
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has issued a public statement after a video of a woman scratching her foot with a dinner fork went viral. The cruise line confirmed that the fork used by the cruise passenger has been removed from service. Additionally, the brand reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high standards when it comes
Key Aspects: The river cruise ship Anna Katharina crashed into the quay wall and a lock gate near Vienna on Friday morning, July 24. Extensive damage was done to the ship’s bow, and 14 passengers suffered minor injuries in the incident. The cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed, but a full investigation
Key Aspects: A German couple is suing AIDA Cruises over the loss of a nudist area onboard AIDAdiva that impacted their world cruise sailing. The ship was renovated between when the couple booked the cruise and when the voyage set sail in November 2025. Whether or not the nudist area was a key feature in
Key Aspects: A fourth CDC report of gastrointestinal illness has been made from Lindblad Expedition’s National Geographic Sea Bird. On the ship’s July 15 sailing, eight guests and four crew members reported vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps. Of nine total illness reports made to the CDC for cruise ships this year, four have now been from
Key Aspects: Nine of Carnival Jubilee’s sailings scheduled for 2027 were suddenly cancelled by Carnival Cruise Line. An additional voyage embarking on September 4, 2027, has been turned into an adults-only SEA cruise. Carnival cited operational changes as the reason behind the cancellations, but many believe the scrapped voyages will also become SEA cruises. Carnival
Key Aspects: Two P&O Cruises crewmates just got married aboard Iona, after a three-year romance at sea. The pair shared how their love story blossomed since meeting aboard P&O Azura in 2023. The ceremony was officiated by the ship’s captain and attended by family, friends, and fellow crewmates. Working onboard a ship traditionally comes with
Key Aspects: Navigator of the Seas‘ July 24, 2026 itinerary is being adjusted due to rough weather from two storm systems. The ship’s visit to Ensenada is cancelled and the visits to Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan are both moved up one day. There is no change to the ship’s departure from Los Angeles or
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has notified guests of changes on five upcoming sailings that involve two different cruise ships. The August 8, 2026 departure of Carnival Elation will be setting sail from Jacksonville 3.5 hours later than originally planned. Four Carnival Radiance itineraries from Long Beach are updated with changes and cancellations to planned
