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A fire broke out aboard Blue Carrier 2 north of Mykonos on September 25, 2026, leading to a large salvage operation. All 29 people onboard were safely evacuated and firefighting efforts are ongoing.

Royal Caribbean will revise its North America cancellation penalty policy effective October 11, 2026, with new sailing length categories and penalty tiers. The 25% penalty window is eliminated, and automation of third and fourth guest penalties begins; new 2028-2029 Alaska and Pacific bookings from September 29, 2026 will follow the updated rules immediately.

Princess Cruises launched an AI-powered cruise planning app within ChatGPT, offering over 330 destinations on 17 ships. The app enables users to explore pricing and itineraries conversationally.