Carnival Adds Cuba Sailings from New York and Virginia
Carnival Cruise Line will start new sailings to Cuba. Departures will originate from New York and Virginia ports.
Historic Low Water Levels Force Changes to Danube and Rhine River Cruises
The Danube River in Romania has fallen to its lowest level since 1996, forcing cruise cancellations and itinerary changes on major European rivers. Operators Avalon Waterways, Scenic, and others are adjusting routes and arranging coach transfers amid drought conditions.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 87-Night Amazon and Antarctica Voyage 2028
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will launch an 87-night voyage in 2028 sailing from Southampton through 28 ports across 17 countries including the Amazon and Antarctica. Bookings by August 19, 2026, qualify for the Freedom Fare Price Promise and single cabins without supplement.
Coast Guard Medevac of Pregnant Passenger from Carnival Sunrise Near Miami
A pregnant woman was medically evacuated from the Carnival Sunrise about 4 miles off Miami on July 16, 2026. The Coast Guard and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue coordinated her safe transfer to a local hospital, with the ship's itinerary remaining unaffected.
Carnival Cruise Line Launches Cuba Cruises from New York and Virginia
Carnival Cruise Line announced new cruise itineraries to Cuba departing from New York and Virginia ports. These sailings offer new options for travelers in those areas to visit Cuba.
Historic Low Danube and Rhine Levels Cause Major Cruise Disruptions
The Danube River in Romania has dropped to its lowest point since 1996, causing cruise cancellations and route changes across Central Europe. Avalon Waterways and Scenic are among the operators adjusting itineraries due to drought-driven low water levels.
Carnival Cruise Line Adds Cuba Sailings from New York and Virginia
Carnival Cruise Line is launching cruise sailings to Cuba. The cruises will depart from ports in New York and Virginia.
Historic Low Water Levels Disrupt Danube and Rhine River Cruises in Europe
The Danube River in Romania reached its lowest water level since 1996, causing cancellations and itinerary changes on river cruises in Central Europe in July 2026. Cruise lines including Avalon Waterways and Scenic are adjusting operations to maintain travel while prioritizing guest safety.
Nicko Cruises Restarts Vasco da Gama Service in Kiel After Repairs
Nicko Cruises resumed operations for the Vasco da Gama on 16 July 2026 in Kiel after two months of technical repairs. The vessel's first cruise post-repair was an eleven-day trip to the Norwegian Fjords and Scandinavia.
Danube, Rhine River Cruises Cancelled and Altered Due to Record Low Water Levels
The Danube River's water level near Budapest dropped close to a historic low in July 2026, disrupting about 150 river cruises. Operators such as Avalon, AmaWaterways, Scenic, and Viking have canceled sailings, altered embarkation points, and used motorcoach transfers due to low water levels.
















