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Royal Caribbean will stage the Tony Award-winning SpongeBob Musical aboard Hero of the Seas starting August 2027. The fourth Icon-class ship sails from Miami offering family-focused entertainment.

Holland America Line has revised MS Zaandam’s 35-day Hawaii and South Pacific itinerary, canceling the Kiribati port call and adjusting French Polynesia stops for October 2026. Passengers receive a $100 onboard credit due to schedule changes.

Construction has begun on a new cruise terminal at Naha Port in Okinawa, a joint venture involving MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group. Scheduled for completion in March 2028, the facility will boost passenger capacity and support growing cruise tourism in Japan and East Asia.