A fire was reported on the dock at the Chugach Glacier Gateway Cruise Terminal in Whittier, Alaska, at approximately 11 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026. The blaze caused Norwegian Jade and a local tour boat to move away from the dock but no damage was reported to either vessel. In order for emergency responders to access Whittier more efficiently, the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel … [Read more...]
Two Alaskan Ports Canceled on Royal Princess Cruise Due to Engine Trouble
Engine issues on the 3,560-passenger cruise ship Royal Princess are keeping the ship from reaching typical cruising speeds. Because of the propulsion problems, Princess Cruises has been forced to cancel two ports of call on the Alaskan voyage but is offering what I think is a very generous 50% refund. Not every cruise goes according The post Two Alaskan Ports Canceled on Royal Princess Cruise … [Read more...]
Royal Princess Cancels Two Ports Due to Engine Problems
Guests aboard the September 12, 2026 departure of Royal Princess are not getting the Alaskan itinerary that was originally scheduled, as the ship has developed engine difficulties and must skip two ports of call. The ship departed Seattle, Washington, as planned on Saturday, but on Sunday, September 13, guests received letters (now posted to the sailing's Facebook page) outlining the change. "We … [Read more...]
Viral Video Shows What Carnival Does When a Guest Drinks Too Much
A recent Carnival guest was escorted to her stateroom, and the balcony door handle was removed after she overindulged in alcohol. The ship is identified as Carnival Firenze, but the sailing date of the incident has not been clearly disclosed. Carnival Cruise Line reserves the right to refuse service to guests and take other steps if guests do not drink responsibly. Carnival Cruise … [Read more...]
Special Offers on Disney Cruise Line Sailings as of September 14, 2026
Disney Cruise Line is offering an unprecedented number of special deals this week, with sail dates extending out over a year into May 2027. There are 141 dates with special offers, departing from various ports such as Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Port Canaveral, San Diego, and Vancouver. The Disney Wonder now leads the fleet with 44 Continue Reading The post Special Offers on Disney Cruise Line … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises’ First River Ship Floats for the First Time
Celebrity River Cruises celebrated the float-out of their first river ship this weekend at the Zwijnenburg shipyard in Rotterdam. The float-out of Celebrity Compass marked a major construction milestone for the ship that will debut in August 2027. The ship will be the inaugural vessel in Celebrity's premium fleet of river ships. The multi-day float-out The post Celebrity Cruises' First River … [Read more...]
Aroya Cruises Expands in Eastern Med
Aroya Cruises, billed as the first Arabian cruise line, is expanding its 2026-27 Mediterranean schedule with a second embarkation port in Alexandria, Egypt, new destinations, and its first two 14-night voyages. Beginning Oct. 10, 2026, Aroya's flagship, Aroya, will offer 6-, 7- and 8-night cruises between the line's homeport in Galataport Istanbul and Alexandria, with stops along the Turkish … [Read more...]
MSC World Asia Ready For December Mediterranean Debut Following Succesful Sea Trials
MSC Cruises' latest flagship, MSC World Asia, has successfully completed her final sea trials, as part of the preparations for her delivery on November 25, 2026. The final trials took place in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of France this week to test the ship's engines, maneuverability, fuel efficiency, safety systems, speed, and stopping distances, confirming her readiness as she moves … [Read more...]
Another Royal Caribbean Giant Starts Rising in the Turku Shipyard
Royal Caribbean has celebrated the keel laying for the fifth Icon-class ship as its physical assembly begins. The milestone was on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, which has built all the Icon-class ships. No information on the ship's name, homeport, or potential itineraries has yet been revealed. Physical assembly has now begun on the fifth of Royal … [Read more...]
MSC World Asia Nears Delivery as Final Sea Trials End in France
MSC World Asia has successfully completed its final sea trials ahead of its December debut. The new flagship is scheduled for delivery on November 25 and will be officially named in Le Havre three days later. Its first guests will be welcomed December 4 for a 7-night Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona. MSC Cruises' newest flagship, MSC World Asia, has taken another step toward its … [Read more...]
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Offers Air Credit On Select 2027 Expeditions
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, is offering travelers an air credit of up to $2,000 per person on select 2027 expeditions —from the glacier landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctica to the remote archipelagos of French Polynesia, Japan's historic coastlines, and the rugged fjords of Patagonia. The offer applies to qualifying bookings made between … [Read more...]
Havila Voyages wins Kreuzfahrt Guide Award in the ‘Sustainability’ category
The Norwegian coastal cruise company Havila Voyages was presented with the Cruise Guide Award in the 'Sustainability' category in Hamburg. Following awards in 2024 and 2025, this marks the third consecutive year the company has won the industry prize. With this award, the expert jury recognises the fleet's technological focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions along the traditional postal ship … [Read more...]
MSC World Asia Shakedown Success
MSC World Asia, the new, 22-deck flagship for MSC Cruises, has successfully completed her final sea trials off the west coast of France. The trials tested the 1,093.5-foot-long ship's engines, maneuverability, fuel efficiency, safety systems, speed, and stopping distances, as part of the preparations for her delivery on November 25, 2026. MSC World Asia is the 24th ship in the MSC Cruises fleet … [Read more...]
Explora Journeys Introduces New 2027-2028 Journeys Collection Spanning South America, The Mediterranean And The Atlantic Islands
Explora Journeys introduces two new Journey Collections for the traditional Northern Winter 2027-2028 season, offering guests a distinct choice of horizons: a sun-soaked summer escape into the wild frontiers of South America aboard EXPLORA I, or an embrace of quiet, atmospheric light and richer connections across the Mediterranean and Atlantic Islands aboard EXPLORA V. "We see travel differently … [Read more...]
Cordelia Sky to launch inaugural India season from Mumbai in October
Cordelia Cruises will launch the inaugural Indian season of Cordelia Sky from Mumbai on 23 October 2026. The 1999-built ship, formerly operated as Norwegian Sky, will offer a programme ranging from short cruises from Mumbai to longer itineraries connecting India with destinations in Southeast Asia. The ship is the latest addition to the Cordelia Cruises fleet and will initially operate a series … [Read more...]
Portland unveils first ever alert system for cruise ship outbreaks
Residents of Portland can now be notified should an infectious disease outbreak take place on a cruise ship bound for the city's harbor. Local activists say a new opt-in text alert system is the first of its kind to inform the public of potentially contagious passengers coming to port. Matthew Day, cofounder of the volunteer group Portland Cruise Control, said the idea for the notification system … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises’ New Ship Successfully Completes Sea Trials
MSC World Asia, the next new cruise ship from MSC Cruises, successfully completed sea trials this past week as the ship prepares to enter service later this year. MSC World Asia is the third World class ship from MSC Cruises and will sail its maiden voyage on December 4, 2026, out of Barcelona, Spain. The The post MSC Cruises' New Ship Successfully Completes Sea Trials appeared first on Cruise … [Read more...]
Disney Wonder Calls In Air Force Rescue for Injured Crew Member
An injured cast member was airlifted from Disney Wonder on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 more than 300 miles northwest of Vancouver. The Royal Canadian Air Force responded to the ship's request for a medical evacuation and shared video and audio of the operation. No further details have been released about the cast member's identity or injuries, but the ship's Alaskan itinerary was not … [Read more...]
Windstar Adds Three Exclusive Destination Discovery Events to Star Explorer’s Inaugural Winter Mediterranean Season
Windstar Cruises is opening the doors to three remarkable European landmarks in 2027 with new complimentary Destination Discovery Events in Livorno, Dubrovnik and London — including after-hours access to the Tower of London. The experiences debut alongside the inaugural European season of Star Explorer, Windstar's newest 224-guest all-suite yacht. Each Destination Discovery Event is a … [Read more...]
City Winery and Signature Cruise Experiences Partner To Bring Wine, Music And Hospitality to The Open Sea
City Winery, the nationally recognized wine, music and hospitality brand founded by Michael Dorf, and Signature Cruise Experiences, the gold standard for live entertainment at sea, announced a new partnership that will support and enhance the wine and music programming aboard Signature Cruise Experiences' celebrated voyages. Through the collaboration, City Winery will bring its signature approach … [Read more...]
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