Key Aspects: Disney Magic stood ready to offer aid to a sailboat that appeared to be in distress on Thursday, February 26. A USCG plane dropped supplies to the sailboat and the cruise ship’s assistance was not required after all. The ship’s itinerary for her 4-night sailing was not impacted and Disney Magic visited Progreso
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line appears to have backtracked on recent dining dress code restrictions. An emphasis is made on “appropriate” attire, but no definition is offered for what is appropriate. Guests don’t mind casual vibes but would like clear guidance about what is expected. Norwegian Cruise Line may be lightening up on recent restrictions
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean will no longer include cups for the Coca-Cola Freestyle machines with select beverage packages. Guests can add a cup for an extra $4.99 one-time charge, but free cups are still part of the classic soda package. The change takes effect fleetwide from March 15, 2026. Royal Caribbean guests who purchase various
Key Aspects: Three Carnival Sunrise passengers injured on a tender boat are suing Carnival Corporation for negligence. While enroute to Princess Cays, the boat experienced turbulent conditions. The lawsuit was filed on February 26, 2026, and seeks a jury trial. Three guests who were injured during a Carnival Cruise Line voyage have filed a lawsuit
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has reorganized its prohibited items list and now offers greater explanations for some restrictions. The list also now includes common items guests ask about, such as snacks, baby items, and pets. The redesign will make it easier to find answers to common questions about what guests can and can’t bring onboard.
Key Aspects: Carnival Luminosa missed a visit to Vila, Vanuatu, due to a low-pressure weather system creating unsafe conditions. The ship had a day at sea instead and will visit Lautoka, Fiji, a day early for smoother sailing. It is possible the ship may be able to visit Vila later in the sailing if weather
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line is tweaking select itineraries in late 2027 and early 2028 for five ships. The impacted ships are Carnival Valor, Conquest, Miracle, Liberty, and Pride. Changes include port swaps, shifted port visit times, and one completely changed itinerary. Carnival Cruise Line is now reaching out to guests booked on five different
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises’ MSC Poesia is undergoing a major refit during a six-week dry dock. Among the enhancements will be the addition of the MSC Yacht Club. The renovation will be completed in time for the ship’s first Alaska season. MSC Cruises’ MSC Poesia entered dry dock on February 19, 2026, at Malta’s Palumbo
Key Aspects: A coin ceremony was held for Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas. In maritime tradition, the event will bring good luck to a new vessel. Legend of the Seas is due to enter service in July 2026. Royal Caribbean’s third Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, moved another step closer to launch by
Key Aspects: Carnival Adventure will offer seasonal sailings from North America beginning in 2028. The ship will no longer be homeported year-round in Australia but will still be Down Under for the Aussie summer. There are no announced changes for the other three Carnival ships that sail in Australia and New Zealand. Carnival cruise fans
Key Aspects: Carnival is warning soon-to-be guests of heavy traffic in PortMiami this weekend. Three sailings will be impacted, including on Carnival Horizon, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Magic. The traffic is related to a high number of ships arriving and construction taking place in and around the cruise port. As one of the busiest cruise
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line is cancelling all visits to Puerto Vallarta for the next few weeks. Carnival Panorama was to have visited on March 3, but instead her itinerary has been adjusted. The decision likely impacts all Carnival Corporation cruise lines, and no return date has been set. Carnival Cruise Line has now become
