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Royal Caribbean’s new Icon-class ship, Hero of the Seas, will debut "The SpongeBob Musical" as headline entertainment starting August 2027 from Miami. The ship features eight neighborhoods, nine pools, six waterslides, and offers seven-night Caribbean cruises.

Construction of a new cruise terminal began on October 5, 2026, at Naha Port, Okinawa by a joint venture of MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group. The terminal aims to open in March 2028 to support growing cruise tourism in the region.

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