Sunk, Refreshed, Rebranded: Three Ships, Three Futures
Okaloosa County pushes the SS United States artificial reef sinking to May 2026 as prep work continues on the former ocean liner. Oceania Cruises sets a major October 2026 drydock for Marina, an overh...
21 Apr 19min
Adults-Only Cruises, Sensory-Friendly Ports, and Tea at Sea
Carnival expands its invite-only adults-only SEA cruises to 22 sailings for 2026. Celebration Key becomes the first cruise port with sensory inclusion certification, supporting guests with autism and ...
17 Apr 21min
Refits, Rewards, and a Cruise Cancellation Reality Check
Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas emerges from a Singapore drydock with 40 new cabins and fresh dining venues ahead of Alaska season. Royal Caribbean and Bank of America launch the first tri-brand...
16 Apr 9min
Reroutes, Refurbs, and the Great Birthday Cake Debate
Nicko Cruises reroutes its Vasco da Gama world cruise around Africa, dropping Dubai for Mauritius over Red Sea security concerns. Holland America's Koningsdam returns from drydock with new family cabi...
16 Apr 22min
Cancellations, Burger Hours, and Auckland's New Cruise Terminal
Celestyal cancels all April 2026 cruises as its ships remain stranded in the Gulf with the Strait of Hormuz shut. Carnival's John Heald explains why Guy's Burger Joint closes early — it's crew schedul...
14 Apr 14min
Excursion Liability, Philly Embarkation, and Royal's Next Icon
A Carnival passenger sues after a spinal injury on a Nassau shore excursion, testing cruise line liability for third-party tours. Norwegian Jewel departs Philadelphia with a hotel check-in workaround ...
13 Apr 19min
Alaska upgrades, bourbon at sea, and fly-cruise Antarctica
MSC Poesia enters dry dock in Malta for a Yacht Club refit ahead of its debut Alaska season from Seattle in May 2026. Holland America partners with Jefferson's Bourbon to age barrels at sea fleetwide,...
12 Apr 19min
Great Lakes Low Water, Teen Fun-terns, HAL Deals
Erie, Pennsylvania eyes Great Lakes cruise ship calls as the region projects $300 million in economic impact for 2026, though low water levels pose challenges. Carnival opens its 2026 Fun-ternship for...
11 Apr 18min
