Fred. Olsen Unveils 87-Night Amazon and Antarctica Voyage for 2028
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will sail an 87-night Grand Voyage to the Amazon and Antarctica departing Southampton on January 5, 2028. The itinerary includes 28 ports across 17 countries and offers Freedom Fare benefits for early bookings.
Pregnant Woman Medically Evacuated from Carnival Sunrise off Miami Coast
On July 16, 2026, a pregnant passenger was medically evacuated from Carnival Sunrise near Miami. The Coast Guard and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue ensured her safe transfer to a hospital.
Historic Low Water Levels Disrupt Danube and Rhine River Cruises
Europe's Danube and Rhine Rivers have reached historic low water levels, disrupting river cruise itineraries and causing cancellations. Cruise operators including Avalon Waterways and Scenic are adjusting schedules, issuing travel alerts, and arranging motorcoach transfers to manage disruptions.
Fred. Olsen Announces 87-Night Amazon and Antarctica Cruise for 2028
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils an 87-night Grand Voyage cruise departing Southampton in January 2028, covering the Amazon River and Antarctic Peninsula. The itinerary includes 28 ports across 17 countries and five continents.
American Cruise Lines Debuts American Maverick for New England and Florida Cruises
American Cruise Lines has unveiled American Maverick, a 130-passenger ship featuring 56 balcony staterooms. The vessel will operate seasonal routes in New England and Florida starting this summer and November respectively.
Royal Caribbean Suspends Labadee Stops Through Mid-2027
Royal Caribbean extends the suspension of cruise port calls at Labadee, Haiti, through mid-2027. This continuation impacts cruise itineraries and the local Haitian economy reliant on tourism.
Low Water Levels Cause Danube and Rhine River Cruise Disruptions
Water levels on the Danube River have fallen to the lowest since 1996, stranding ships and forcing cancellations. Operators like Avalon Waterways and Scenic implement route changes and passenger transfers due to drought impact.
American Cruise Lines Launches American Maverick for New England and Florida Cruises
American Cruise Lines introduced the American Maverick, a 130-passenger ship with 56 staterooms, expanding its New England and Florida coastal offerings. The vessel supports sustainable travel and docks at municipal piers for local business access.
Danube and Rhine Low Water Levels Disrupt River Cruises in Europe
The Danube River in Romania reached its lowest level since 1996, causing cancellations and itinerary changes on European river cruises. Operators including Avalon and Scenic are implementing ship swaps and coach transfers on affected Danube and Rhine routes.
Fred. Olsen Announces 87-Night Amazon and Antarctica Cruise for 2028
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announced an 87-night Grand Voyage departing Southampton on January 5, 2028. The itinerary includes Amazon River cruising, Antarctic Peninsula scenic days, and Caribbean ports with immersive wildlife experiences.
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Royal Caribbean Updates Cancellation Penalties from October 2026
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