Holland America Line Announces Record European Port Calls for 2028 Season
Holland America Line will operate its largest Europe cruise season in nearly a decade in 2028, featuring record port calls. Five ships will sail from January to December across Northern and Southern Europe.
Explora III Delivered Early and Officially Named in Barcelona
Explora Journeys officially welcomed Explora III, its largest LNG-powered ship, in a naming ceremony at the Port of Barcelona. The vessel was delivered ahead of schedule in July 2026 and offers expanded accommodations and onboard venues.
Carnival Cancels Nine 2027 Galveston Cruises on Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Cruise Line canceled nine Carnival Jubilee sailings planned from Galveston between August and December 2027. Guests have been notified and offered alternate options.
Holland America Line Expands 2028 Europe Cruise Season with Record Port Calls
Holland America Line announced its largest European port calls in nearly a decade for the 2028 cruise season, including Zuiderdam’s first Europe cruises post-refurbishment. The program offers five ships sailing from January through December, with expanded itineraries across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Canary Islands.
Scenic Eclipse II Launches 2028-29 Asia-Pacific Itineraries
Scenic Group has announced the 2028-29 Scenic Eclipse II voyages featuring new Asia-Pacific itineraries, including Japan and Tasmania. The expanded program offers enhanced luxury cruising with complementary land journeys and exclusive helicopter excursions.
Viking Ullur Grounds on Danube River Amid Low Water Levels
The Viking Ullur ran aground on the Danube River near Vidin, Bulgaria on July 28, 2026, due to low water levels. All 238 passengers and crew were safely evacuated with no injuries.
European River Cruises Face Itinerary Changes Due to Low Water Levels in 2026
Drought and heatwaves in summer 2026 led to historically low water levels on key European rivers, notably the Danube and Rhine. River cruise lines including Uniworld and Viking have altered itineraries, rerouted sailings, and introduced ship swaps to manage navigation challenges.
Coast Guard Evacuates Cruise Passenger with Cardiac Symptoms Off Lake Worth
The U.S. Coast Guard evacuated a 53-year-old cruise ship passenger with cardiac symptoms near Lake Worth Inlet on Tuesday. The patient was handed over to emergency medical personnel onshore.
US Coast Guard Evacuates Cruise Passenger with Cardiac Symptoms off Lake Worth Inlet
A 53-year-old cruise passenger was medically evacuated for cardiac symptoms near Lake Worth Inlet on July 28, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard executed the rescue about 3 miles offshore.
Coast Guard Medical Evacuation of Cruise Passenger Off Lake Worth Inlet
The U.S. Coast Guard evacuated a 53-year-old man showing cardiac symptoms from a cruise ship about 3 miles off Lake Worth Inlet. The passenger was transferred to emergency medical personnel after the operation by Coast Guard Station Lake Worth Inlet.
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