Royal Caribbean Cancels Alaska Cruise After Boarding 1,700 Passengers
Royal Caribbean canceled a five-night Alaska cruise after 1,700 passengers boarded Serenade of the Seas in Vancouver on September 1, 2026. Passengers were given until midnight the next day to disembark and received refunds and future cruise credit.
Pastor Steve Junker Dies After Cruise Injury During Son’s Wedding
Steve Junker, a Minnesota pastor, died after a severe spinal injury sustained on the Sun Princess cruise in Italy during his son’s wedding on August 16, 2026. He was hospitalized in Naples, transferred to Mayo Clinic, and passed away on September 4, 2026.
MSC World Asia Completes Sea Trials Ahead of November 2026 Delivery
MSC Cruises’ MSC World Asia completed final sea trials in the Atlantic off France in September 2026. The LNG-powered ship will be delivered on November 25 and start seven-night sailings in December.
Carnival Tropicale Now Open for 2028 Bookings from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line opened bookings for the Carnival Tropicale, its fifth Excel-class ship, sailing from Galveston starting April 15, 2028. Cruises will last four to eight days, visiting Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico ports.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Alaska Cruise After Boarding in Vancouver
Royal Caribbean canceled its Serenade of the Seas Alaska cruise after 1,700 passengers boarded in Vancouver on September 1 due to maintenance issues. Passengers were instructed to disembark by midnight following the cancellation.
Disney Cruise Line Opens Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Bookings
Disney Cruise Line opened general bookings on September 8, 2026, for its Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 seasons across all eight ships. The lineup includes New York-based Disney Wish itineraries, Panama Canal crossings on Disney Magic, and Disney Destiny's first season homeporting at Port Canaveral.
UnCruise Adventures Expands 2028 Alaska Aleutian Islands Cruise Capacity
UnCruise Adventures expanded passenger capacity and opened bookings for its 2028 Alaska Aleutian Islands cruises. This increase allows more travelers to book trips on these itineraries.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Vancouver Alaska Cruise After Passengers Board
Royal Caribbean canceled its Serenade of the Seas Alaska cruise from Vancouver on September 1, 2026, after about 1,700 passengers had boarded. The cancellation was due to ongoing maintenance and technical issues that prevented the ship’s departure.
Margaritaville at Sea Debuts Beachcomber from Galveston in 2027
Margaritaville at Sea will start sailing its largest ship, Beachcomber, from Galveston in October 2027. The vessel will offer new Caribbean itineraries including Veracruz, a new port for Galveston cruises.
UnCruise Adventures Expands 2028 Alaska Aleutian Islands Cruises Capacity
UnCruise Adventures increased passenger capacity for its 2028 Aleutian Islands cruises and opened bookings. More availability for travelers to reserve Alaska voyages in 2028.
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