Cruises

Viking has opened bookings for its largest ocean cruise deployment in 2028-2029 featuring over 700 departures and two new ships. The schedule covers 80 voyages visiting 301 ports across 84 countries and six continents.

The Danube River hit record low water levels in August 2026, forcing Avalon Waterways and Uniworld to cancel cruises. Viking evacuated 186 passengers after its ship grounded near Vidin, Bulgaria.

Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled nine Carnival Jubilee cruises from Galveston in 2027. The cancellations affect Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries, impacting passengers' travel plans.

Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled the Norwegian Sky's 19-night farewell cruise from Athens to Muscat set for September 9, 2026. The cancellation is due to ongoing security concerns in the Middle East linked to the US-Iran conflict.

Extreme drought in summer 2026 led to historic low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers, causing major itinerary changes for European river cruises. Operators including Uniworld and Viking implemented ship swaps and rerouted passengers, forcing missed stops and bus transfers.

Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled the final Norwegian Sky sailing from Athens to Muscat on 9 September 2026 due to Middle East security concerns. Passengers will receive full refunds plus enhanced future cruise credits covering 65% of the fare.

Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled the Norwegian Sky's final repositioning cruise scheduled for September 9, 2026, from Athens to Muscat, citing Middle East instability. Passengers will receive full refunds plus enhanced future cruise credits valid through 2027.

The Danube River hit a record low of 10 cm in Budapest on August 3, 2026, causing cruise cancellations and route changes. Multiple operators including Avalon, Uniworld, and Viking have altered or canceled sailings.

Disney Cruise Line will introduce three new ships in 2029, including two mid-size vessels with launches moved up from later years. Disney Believe is set for late 2027 from Meyer Werft in Germany.

Princess Cruises updated its booking policies in August 2026, changing reservation terms. Passengers accuse the line of prioritizing quick revenue, urging travelers to review new rules carefully.