Cruises

A man fell overboard from the MS Ambition cruise ship on 21 August 2026 near the Scottish coast. Search and rescue teams recovered the body later that day.

Royal Caribbean canceled several 2027 U.S. sailings for Navigator of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas in favor of Asia-Pacific itineraries. Guests affected by cancellations have been contacted and offered alternative cruises.

Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled Norwegian Aura, its largest ship with 15 Thermal Suite wellness experiences and new dining options including the Indian specialty restaurant Tamara. The ship will sail Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries starting May 2027.

Royal Caribbean has canceled several 2027 U.S. sailings on Navigator and Ovation of the Seas to expand in Asia-Pacific. The company contacted affected guests with alternative options.

Record low water levels in 2026 have forced cancellations and itinerary changes across Rhine and other European river cruises. Major operators like Travel Village Group, Riviera Travel, and Viking are adapting with vessel swaps, coach transfers, and customer compensation.

Norwegian Cruise Line will debut Norwegian Aura in late 2026, featuring new wellness and dining offerings. The ship includes the industry's largest Thermal Suite and NCL’s first specialty Indian restaurant, Tamara.

Celebrity Cruises will expand its 2028-2029 itineraries to include new ports of call on all continents. This global deployment increase highlights the company’s strategy to broaden cruise destinations.

Record low water levels on the Rhine, Danube, and Po rivers in 2026 have disrupted European river cruise operations. Operators have responded with cancellations, itinerary changes, and compensation while urging rebookings.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced new wellness and dining amenities for Norwegian Aura, its largest ship launching in 2026. Features include an expansive Thermal Suite with 15 wellness experiences and Tamara, the first specialty Indian restaurant for NCL.

Celebrity Cruises will expand its 2028-2029 deployments to cover every continent. The cruise line will add new ports of call to its itineraries worldwide.