The 2026 Great Lakes cruise season generated $310 million in economic impact, driven by 25,000 passengers and 880 port visits. Detroit hosted 70 cruise ship visits and expanded dock facilities.
Royal Caribbean rerouted the Oasis of the Seas from scheduled Bahamas ports to Halifax, Canada for October 2026. Independence of the Seas was also redirected from Bermuda to Saint John, New Brunswick due to hazardous weather conditions.
Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships near Bremerhaven on October 25, 2026, causing significant damage and lifeboat impairment. TUI Cruises cancelled its Canary Islands voyage affecting 2,428 passengers and 922 crew members.