Cruise ship itinerary changes, maritime industry developments, mega-vessel launches, and port advisory updates for ocean travelers.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises launches enhanced Regent Connect platform with co-brandable content and instant landing pages to help travel advisors increase luxury cruise bookings in 2026.
P&O Cruises operates seven vessels ranging from 185,581 GT to 69,154 GT. Our 2026 guide ranks each ship by size, helping British travelers select the ideal vessel for their next voyage.
Disney Treasure's AquaMouse waterslide faces temporary closure during the May 23 sailing, with maintenance crews addressing reported leaks. The popular Disney cruise attraction remains unavailable through May 25, causing a three-hour port delay.
Mexico's cruise port ships welcome 4.8 million passengers in the first four months of 2026, signaling a 14.8% surge and positioning the nation for its strongest cruise tourism year yet.
Virgin Voyages terminated a cruise crew member following sexual assault allegations against a female coworker during Valiant Lady's dry dock in Palermo, 2026. No guests were aboard during the incident.
Carnival Cruise Line's Brand Ambassador John Heald reiterates that Punchliner R-rated shows are explicitly uncensored and optional. Guests demanding performer termination are told to simply skip the performances instead.
Juneau's iconic Goldbelt Tram has extended its indefinite closure following an April 30 accident. Thousands of cruise passengers are impacted during peak 2026 Alaska season, with full refunds issued and safety inspections underway.
Royal Caribbean cancelled the Allure of the Seas March 7, 2027 sailing for a full-ship charter. Affected guests can rebook, receive automatic transfers with onboard credit, or claim full refunds through June 3, 2026.
Costa Cruises enforces strict new dining policy in 2026, penalizing passengers €60 for removing food from buffets to cabins. The measure targets onboard hygiene and pest prevention concerns.
Carnival Cruise Line notifies passengers of cruise carnival adjusted modifications affecting 92 sailings aboard Carnival Panorama from Long Beach in 2026, 2027, and 2028, including earlier departures and port timing shifts.
Carnival Glory introduces a non-smoking casino and relocates Club O2 teen space while remaining fully operational in 2026. Major cruise ship upgrades no longer require dry dock downtime.
A Florida passenger is suing Carnival Cruise Line for $5 million after suffering second-degree burns on the Carnival Magic's Lido Deck in May 2025. The lawsuit alleges negligence and unsafe pool deck temperatures.
