Cruises

A hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius off Cape Verde has led to at least three deaths and serious illness among 149 passengers from 23 countries. Medical evacuations to the Netherlands are underway as health authorities coordinate response efforts.

Holland America Line unveiled the redesigned Ocean Bar aboard Oosterdam as part of its Evolution upgrades. The ship will resume eight itineraries across Europe, the Caribbean, and North America in late 2027.

Carnival Splendor changed its itinerary on September 2, 2026, due to shallow channel conditions near the port of Cairns. The scheduled stop at Cairns was impacted by this alteration.

Royal Caribbean cancelled an Alaska cruise after passengers boarded in early September 2026. The cancellation disrupted the itinerary for those onboard the ship.

In 2026, severe drought caused record low water levels on the Rhine and Danube rivers. Cruise lines have paused or adjusted river cruise sales and itineraries in response.

Margaritaville at Sea will begin weekly cruise departures from Galveston starting October 2027. Galveston port anticipates a record 3.9 million passenger movements this year.

Starting November 2027, Disney Wish, Treasure, and Destiny will all sail from Port Canaveral. Disney Wish will sail Europe and New York before repositioning to Florida.

Royal Caribbean cancelled multiple cruises in August 2026 following a government closure of a key port. Thousands of guests are impacted by these cancellations.

Severe drought and low water levels in 2026 have disrupted European river cruises. Operations on the Rhine and Danube rivers face cancellations and pauses.

On August 26, 2026, Carnival Conquest rescued a mariner from a disabled sailing vessel near Grenada. The cruise ship then continued to St. George's as scheduled.