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
Key Aspects: An eight-day Viking River Cruises sailing has been overbooked, leading to a special offer for guests. Those willing to switch sailings will receive a 100% refund and a free stateroom upgrade on their new sailing. Guests shared the offer on social media, with many remarking on what a good deal it is. Guests
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has alerted guests for Carnival Breeze that their cruise is not yet impacted by Tropical Storm Bertha. There are no changes confirmed for the ship’s Thursday, July 23 departure or itinerary for a 4-night cruise to Cozumel. No other ships from New Orleans or Galveston are expected to be impacted
Key Aspects: MSC Poesia has implemented enhanced sanitation procedures following several reports of gastrointestinal illness. Guests on the July 20, 2026 sailing have been informed of the outbreak, but there is no official CDC report as yet. Eight outbreaks aboard cruise ships have so far been reported in 2026, but none have been aboard MSC
Royal Caribbean’s 5,668-passenger Utopia of the Seas has been dealing with mechanical issues, resulting in a delayed start to its July 20 cruise out of Port Canaveral in Florida. The vessel was originally scheduled to depart the popular home port at approximately 4:00 PM on Monday and include a call to the cruise line’s private
Key Aspects: Several short videos of a woman with what appears to be severe dry skin or foot fungus on a Carnival ship have gone viral. A woman is seen scratching her foot with a fork at the Lido Marketplace dining area in one video. The ship has been identified as Carnival Sunrise, formerly Carnival
Key Aspects: Zaandam’s July 22, 2026, sailing to Alaska has been oversold. Holland America Line is dangling a free cruise to try to get some guests to change their travel plans at the last minute. The cruise line isn’t alone in overbooking sailings, which is a common practice in the travel industry to maximize profits.
Key Aspects: A Louisiana woman suffered an unusual rope swing injury during a shore excursion from her first Carnival Cruise. The severity of the injury accelerated quickly once the woman returned to the ship, eventually requiring evacuation. Costs of the medical care, surgeries, and evacuation have risen to $53,500. Even a small injury on a
