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
Reroutes, New Mega-Ship Thrills, and Ships Through 2037
Explora Journeys redirects Explora II from the Middle East to the Mediterranean for winter 2026-27 over security concerns. MSC Cruises unveils The Harbour outdoor family park on MSC World Asia debutin...
10 Apr 16min
Antarctica On Sale, A Ship For Sale, New Shows
Princess Cruises opens bookings for its 2027-28 South America season with Antarctic scenic cruising aboard Majestic Princess. China Merchants lists the former Viking Sun for sale at $420 million, sign...
9 Apr 13min
Onboard Incident, Florida Port Fight, Carnival Dream Refresh
A Florida man is arrested for alleged indecent exposure aboard Celebrity Eclipse after an eight-night Caribbean cruise. Governor DeSantis signs SB 302 restricting dredging in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preser...
8 Apr 18min
