New Beach Club, New Ship, Big Upgrades
Royal Caribbean announces Royal Beach Club Lelepa in Vanuatu, its first private destination in the Southern Hemisphere, opening October 2027. American Cruise Lines' new riverboat American Encore begin...
2 Apr 19min
Cancellations, China Entry Rules, and Cabo Timing Shifts
Celestyal Cruises cancels spring 2026 sailings as its ships remain stuck in the Gulf amid Middle East conflict. Shanghai begins processing cruise passengers under China's expanded 15-day visa-free tra...
1 Apr 17min
Alaska Fjord Reroutes, $100 Oil, and Disney Midnight Magic
Holland America and Carnival drop Tracy Arm Fjord from all 2026 Alaska cruises after a landslide and tsunami near South Sawyer Glacier. Brent crude above $100 puts unhedged Carnival Corporation in the...
31 Mar 18min
Fees Up, Gulf Cancelled, and a New Ship
Princess Cruises ends free Medallion shipping and doubles home delivery fees to $20, while raising its onboard service charge to 20%. Multiple cruise lines cancel Arabian Gulf winter seasons over secu...
30 Mar 18min
Norovirus Watch, New Virgin Indian Dining, River Cruise Perks
The CDC investigates a norovirus outbreak on Star Princess after 153 passengers and crew fall ill during a Caribbean sailing. Virgin Voyages announces Ariya, a new Indian restaurant by chef Maneet Cha...
30 Mar 16min
Middle East Cancelled, Portland Fees Up, Ventura's Makeover
Costa Cruises pulls the Costa Smeralda from the Middle East for winter 2026-27 amid regional uncertainty, redeploying to the Canary Islands. Portland, Maine raises cruise passenger fees to $24 per hea...
28 Mar 19min
Adults-Only Cruises, Fare Freezes, and AGT at Sea
French cruise line CFC freezes 2026-27 fares through March 2027 despite Middle East conflict concerns. Oceania Cruises launches its adults-only brand campaign as the segment grows toward $18 billion b...
27 Mar 14min
Tampa Cruise Surge, Princess World Cruise, Bridge Suites
Port Tampa Bay sets a monthly record with 51 cruise calls in March 2026, fueled by spring break demand and multi-ship days. Princess Cruises opens sales for its 115-day 2028 world cruise aboard Coral ...
26 Mar 15min
