Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2027
Royal Caribbean will not call on its private beach destination, Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027 due to safety concerns. Ship calls have been replaced by stops at Grand Cayman, Grand Turk, Cozumel, and Nassau.
Pregnant Passenger Evacuated from Carnival Sunrise Near Miami on July 16, 2026
A pregnant passenger aboard Carnival Sunrise was medically evacuated by U.S. Coast Guard about 4 miles northeast of Government Cut on July 16, 2026. She was transported to Mount Sinai Medical Center with no impact to the ship's itinerary.
Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem Upgraded by Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line upgraded its Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem ships as part of a fleet enhancement program announced on July 16, 2026. The refurbishments reflect ongoing investment in renewing the fleet; exact upgrade details were not disclosed.
Pregnant Passenger Medically Evacuated from Carnival Sunrise Near Miami
A pregnant passenger was medically evacuated from Carnival Sunrise off the Miami coast on July 16, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue coordinated her safe transfer to Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Royal Caribbean suspends Labadee visits through June 2027
Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of all cruise calls to Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027 due to safety concerns. The cruise line is arranging alternate destinations and supporting local employees during the pause.
Carnival Destiny Unveiled as Largest Ace-Class Ship Debuting in 2029
Carnival Cruise Line started building Carnival Destiny, its largest ship and first Ace-class vessel, with a 230,000 gross tonnage and over 8,000 passenger capacity. The ship will offer expanded ocean-view amenities and sail to destinations in the Paradise Collection.
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Cruise Suspension Through 2027
Royal Caribbean Group has extended its suspension of cruise ship visits to Labadee, Haiti through June 2027 due to safety concerns. The US State Department maintains a Level 4 travel advisory amid gang violence and political instability in Haiti.
Nicko Cruises Resumes Vasco da Gama Sailings in Kiel After Technical Repairs
Nicko Cruises resumed operations of the Vasco da Gama on July 16, 2026, in Kiel after a two-month technical shutdown. The ship’s schedule returned to normal with an eleven-day Scandinavian itinerary.
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Cruise Suspension Through 2027
Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of cruise visits to Labadee, Haiti through June 2027 due to safety concerns. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti.
Carnival Destiny Unveiled as Carnival Cruise Line’s Largest Ship
Carnival Cruise Line started construction of the Carnival Destiny, its largest ship to date at 230,000 gross tons. The Ace-class vessel will carry over 8,000 passengers and debut in 2029.
















