Key Aspects: Egypt denied entry to Virgin Voyages’ LGBTQ+ Atlantis Events charter, forcing Scarlet Lady to cancel its Alexandria call. The denial came just days after Turkish authorities barred the same sailing from visiting Istanbul and Kuşadası The canceled port call was replaced with a call in Crete and a sea day. Just days after Turkey denied
Key Aspects: Disney Cruise Line is expected to increase St. Maarten visits from two in 2026 to approximately 14 in 2027. Future itinerary announcements will likely add about 10 more St. Maarten calls and will continue to grow in 2028. St. Maarten shared the news during Disney Destiny’s inaugural call to the island. When the new Disney Destiny arrived
Key Aspects: Celebrity Reflection will undergo a major transformation beginning in late January 2027. Thirteen new venues will be added, including redesigned public spaces, restaurants, bars, and entertainment concepts. The overhaul brings Edge Series favorites to the Solstice-class ship while introducing two brand-new venues. When Celebrity Cruises first announced plans to modernize its Solstice-class ships, guests
Key Aspects: A recent cruise guest shelled out $150 after falling victim to a taxi scam in Costa Maya. The taxi driver lied to convince the guest to pay extra to visit a private beach instead of the famous Krazy Lobster restaurant. Other cruise guests said that they had also encountered drivers who tried to
Key Aspects: P&O Cruises has updated Keel & Cow gastropub’s menu with new starters, mains, and desserts. The new steakhouse concept has also expanded its vegan and lighter choices. The rollout launched aboard Iona on July 4, 2026, and Arvia on July 5. One of P&O Cruises’ most popular dining venues just received its biggest refresh in years. The
Key Aspects: Norwegian Sun’s technical issues disrupted a second consecutive Baltic sailing after repairs in Copenhagen took longer than expected. Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled the ship’s Oslo call, compensated guests, and refunded shore excursions. The cruise line has not reported any additional mechanical issues since departing in the evening of July 4, 2026. Norwegian Sun’s
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has introduced the “Find My Kid” service onboard Legend of the Seas. The offering allows parents and guardians to track their child’s location in the Royal Caribbean App after the purchase of an Adventure Ocean WOW Band. Legend of the Seas is the second Icon-class ship to get this feature, after
Key Aspects: Norwegian Bliss is adjusting every port visit on the 7-night Alaska cruise departing July 11, 2026. Ongoing repairs to a propulsion component require the ship to sail at a slower speed but onboard operations are not impacted. The propulsion issue first arose in late May and there is no indication if this will
Key Aspects: An Italian court overturned environmental approval for Royal Caribbean’s proposed €600 million cruise port in Fiumicino. Judges ruled the project was improperly reviewed and must undergo a new approval process. Construction is on hold until new approval is provided. Royal Caribbean’s plans for a new cruise port near Rome have hit a major
Key Aspects: Some guests booked to sail on Ovation of the Seas’ August 14 voyage may be getting new staterooms. Due to new occupancy limitations, certain travel groups may need to be moved to cabins that are better suited to accommodate their group. The Royal Caribbean ship recently completed a major refurbishment in dry dock,
Key Aspects: A hairstylist who worked onboard Brilliant Lady is accused of molesting female passengers. The crew member allegedly offered unsanctioned massages to female passengers who booked hair appointments with him. If convicted, the Virgin Voyages’ employee could face two years in prison for each charge. A former crew member who once lived and worked
Key Aspects: Seven new gastrointestinal illness cases are now reported aboard Ruby Princess on her July 2, 2026 sailing. The new cases follow the 125-case outbreak on the ship’s previous cruise. No report has yet been made to the CDC for the new outbreak as it is not widespread enough to require investigation. Additional cases
