Key Aspects: A fill project has begun in the land redevelopment that will become the fourth cruise terminal at Port Tampa Bay. The project is taking place at the old Banana Docks site and includes more than five acres of land. Foundation development should be complete by late 2026 and the new cruise terminal is
Key Aspects: The final sailing of Norwegian Sky has been cancelled due to ongoing Middle East tensions. Booked guests will receive complete refunds and expanded future cruise credits as compensation. Norwegian Sky will be transferred and eventually sold to Cordelia Cruises and will debut as Cordelia Sky in October 2026. As tensions in the Middle
Key Aspects: The US Department of State has updated the travel advisory for the Bahamas, noting crime and hurricane risks. The overall advisory level remains at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. No cruise lines are adjusting Bahamian itineraries at this time and visits to the port continue to grow. It is always a good idea
Key Aspects: Holland America Line has opened bookings for its expanded 2028 European season. The year-round season will feature five ships sailing to destinations across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and more. This comes at a time of rapid growth for Holland America Line and the cruise industry as a whole. Holland America
Key Aspects: Wonder of the Seas lost a gangway while departing Perfect Day at CocoCay on Saturday, August 1, 2026. No guests were on the gangway at the time and there are no reports of injuries or any damage to the cruise ship. Ships may lose gangways due to weather incidents, structural failures, or other
Key Aspects: 47-year-old Daniel Ramirez was arrested at the Royal Caribbean cruise terminal in Miami on Friday, July 31, 2026. Ramirez is charged with felony battery after he allegedly assaulted a bartender at the Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace. The attack took place on Sunday, July 26, but Ramirez was arrested by US Customs
Key Aspects: Seasonal flooding from Suicide Basin near Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska is expected in early to mid-August 2026. While the extent of any flooding cannot be predicted, cruise shore tours will likely be impacted for several days. No cruise lines are adjusting any itineraries to Juneau at this time and visits are unlikely
Key Aspects: Norwegian Getaway will spend several extra hours in Nassau on Saturday, August 1, 2026 undergoing propulsion repairs. The rest of the 3-night itinerary, including the visit to Great Stirrup Cay, is not impacted and the ship’s safety is not affected. The longer stay in Nassau gives guests unique options to enjoy Bahamian nightlife
Key Aspects: Mexico has welcomed 6.5 million cruise passengers and 1,839 cruise ships arrivals during the first six months of 2026. The Pacific destination of Puerto Chiapas has had the most growth, followed by Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. The Caribbean ports of Cozumel and Progreso have also seen dramatic growth compared to the first
Key Aspects: Six male guests aboard MSC Divina hacked the communications systems and broadcast fake emergency announcements. The incident happened while the ship was at sea heading toward Naples early on the morning of Thursday, July 30, 2026. Local authorities boarded the ship in Naples and the men now face various charges, though the investigation
Key Aspects: A child is suing Disney Cruise Line through her parents after breaking both of her wrists in an accident onboard Disney Wonder. The young girl was sleeping in a Murphy-style bunk bed when she rolled through an open gap and fell to the floor of her cruise cabin. Her legal team claims that
Key Aspects: Instead of leaving Miami on August 24, 2026, Norwegian Getaway will stay in the Florida port overnight. The purpose of the delay is to assist PortMiami in testing its shore power system. Even with the delayed departure, there will be no impact to the ports on the 4-night itinerary. Norwegian Getaway won’t be
