Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of cruise visits to Labadee, Haiti through June 2027 due to safety concerns. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti.
Carnival Cruise Line started construction of the Carnival Destiny, its largest ship to date at 230,000 gross tons. The Ace-class vessel will carry over 8,000 passengers and debut in 2029.
A pregnant passenger was medically evacuated from the Carnival Sunrise off Miami on July 16, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue executed the transfer without disrupting the ship's itinerary.