Breaking Cruise News Delays & Urgent Advisories

Princess Cruises is dropping visits to its private destination in The Bahamas, Princess Cays, starting this fall. The cruise line is replacing these stops with Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key. In an email to Cruise Critic, Princess Cruises confirmed the change, saying that "the majority of published calls have shifted to Half Moon Cay." The port is no longer listed within Carnival's Paradise … [Read more...]

The West Indian Company Limited has recorded 314 cruise ship calls so far this year as passenger traffic approaches pre-pandemic levels, while work on the Charlotte Amalie Harbor dredging project is expected to begin within the next 60 to 90 days, according to a press release. WICO President and CEO Joseph Boschulte provided the cruise and infrastructure updates during the company's Aug. 28 board … [Read more...]

Riviera Travel has paused the sale of Danube and Rhine river cruises scheduled between now and mid-September due to the disruptions caused by low water levels. The cruise sales are aimed to resume Sept. 13 for all markets, and the cruises themselves have not been canceled. The river cruise line said the decision was made to ensure the company could uphold its "five-point promise," which includes … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has pulled back the curtain on its largest-ever wellness offering, which will debut on Seven Seas Prestige when the ship launches at the end of this year. Among the highlights will be Regent's first-ever salt room, first-ever in-suite gym, the largest-ever Serene Spa & Wellness facility, and an expanded menu of longevity-focused treatments. Building on the active … [Read more...]

Seabourn has opened bookings for its 2029 World Cruise: Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons, an extraordinary 138-day luxury voyage aboard Seabourn Quest that invites travelers to experience some of the world's most captivating destinations across five continents. Sailing from Miami to Lisbon from January 7 through May 26, 2029, the remarkable journey spans more than 32,000 nautical miles and … [Read more...]

SeaDream Yacht Club will welcome its first new yacht in 25 years to the fleet in 2029. At approximately 495 feet in length, SeaDream III will welcome around 200 guests, cared for by a crew of nearly equal number. "SeaDream III represents the next chapter for SeaDream," said Atle Brynestad, founder and owner of SeaDream Yacht Club. "She will carry forward the same DNA as SeaDream I and SeaDream … [Read more...]

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its 2028 program, with the launch of three new Super Ships, eight itineraries and a Mystery Journey, taking the surprise beyond the river. The added offerings will introduce guests to lesser-explored destinations along the Danube and Rhine, extended journeys spanning multiple rivers and countries, and new ways to experience Germany and France during the … [Read more...]

Guests can ride up to 405 miles of the Danube Cycle Path while enjoying the comforts of a luxury river cruise. For travelers who want to explore the Danube on two wheels, Riverside Luxury Cruises is introducing three Riverside Active cycling sailings aboard Riverside Mozart in 2027. The first, a seven-night journey from Passau to Vienna, July 22–29, is followed by a seven-night Vienna to Budapest … [Read more...]

Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world's largest cruise port operator, is pleased to announce the network-wide launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme across 35 cruise ports in its global network, further strengthening the Group's commitment to accessibility, inclusion and passenger experience. With over 22 million cruise passengers travelling through its ports annually, GPH places … [Read more...]

Rockland's 2026 fall cruise season will begin Sunday, September 6, when Celebrity Silhouette arrives in Rockland Harbor for the first of four scheduled visits. In total, Rockland is scheduled to welcome nine cruise ships and approximately 13,672 cruise passengers through October 22, according to a Sept. 1 news release from the City of Rockland. In addition to the Celebrity Silhouette, this … [Read more...]

Authorities in Puerto Plata clarified the temporary change in water color observed in San Felipe Bay, after images of the phenomenon circulated on social media. According to the explanation, the discoloration was not caused by an oil spill or pollutant discharge from the cruise ship. Instead, it resulted from the disturbance of sediments on the seabed by the force generated by the vessel's … [Read more...]

Two-month celebration features new incentives, double Group Amenity Points, an Asia-focused Azamara World Academy chapter, and a cruise giveaway. Azamara Cruises, the Global Leader in Destination Immersion®, proudly announces its 2026 Travel Advisor Celebration, a two-month initiative running from September 1 through October 31, 2026, designed to recognize and reward the travel advisors who have … [Read more...]

The largest global assessment of coral reef condition ever produced by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) reveals the scale of the declining coral reef cover worldwide and highlights the importance of science-based conservation and long-term monitoring to help reefs recover and build resilience. The report, "Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025", states a relative decline of 9.5% … [Read more...]

Excitement is growing for the opportunity to get on cruise lines' radars at the premier industry event representing the Caribbean and Latin America, as leading executives from Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) joined today (August 31, 2026) at a press conference for the FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show, taking place in San Juan from October … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line launched Carnival Rewards today, a first-of-its-kind loyalty program in the cruise industry that gives guests more ways to earn rewards, achieve status and be recognized in ways that matter most to them. Building on more than 50 years of creating fun, memorable vacations for millions of guests every year, Carnival Rewards marks the next evolution in loyalty – designed for … [Read more...]

StarCruises is giving travellers more ways to experience Southeast Asia aboard Star Voyager, with 2, 3 and 4 Night Cruises from 25 September 2026 to 1 January 2027, departing from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Melaka, each offering its own destination experience. Selected sailings also call at Penang, Langkawi, Pangkor, Phuket and Krabi, bringing even more cities, heritage and island escapes within … [Read more...]

HX Expeditions is today announcing two special offers to mark its 130th anniversary, including an extra 5% off cabins and 10% off suites on selected expeditions, plus complimentary flights to Arctic Norway. Alongside these limited-time offers, the expedition brand is introducing a series of guest-focused enhancements across its fleet as part of its continued investment in delivering exceptional … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises' 684-passenger Regatta has completed its final sailing for the line before moving into a long-term charter for Explorations by Norwegian, a new product developed for the Australian market. Oceania Cruises' Regatta has completed its final voyage for the line and is moving into a long-term charter for Explorations by Norwegian, a new cruise product created by Flight Centre-owned … [Read more...]

Amidst drifting icebergs and fascinating wildlife, nature turns into a classroom: with the Young Explorers programme, children and young people aged 10 to 17 gain first-hand scientific experiences during selected expeditions on the HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration or HANSEATIC spirit. Instead of dry theory, the focus is on encouraging their own discoveries – from looking at plankton through … [Read more...]

Sikuki Nuuk is strategically well-placed on the West Coast of Greenland, an ice-free part of the Arctic open for all year operation. The cruise business in Greenland plays a significant part in the overall foreign tourism impact, accounting for DKK765 million (€102 million) of the total DKK1.9 billion turnover or 40 percent, according to an independent study undertaken for Visit Greenland by … [Read more...]