Scarlet Lady Cruise Denied Entry by Turkey and Egypt, July 2026
The Scarlet Lady cruise ship was denied entry into ports in Turkey and Egypt in July 2026, affecting about 2,000 passengers. The Mediterranean itinerary was disrupted after the ship was refused access to Kuşadası, Istanbul, and Alexandria.
Carnival Cuts Steel for Carnival Destiny, First Ace Class Ship
Carnival Cruise Line cut steel for Carnival Destiny, the first Ace Class ship, on July 10, 2026, at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. Delivery is planned for summer 2029 with Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico destinations.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Labadee Calls for All 2026 Cruises
Royal Caribbean has canceled all visits to Labadee, Haiti, for 2026, affecting dozens of itineraries on 12 ships. Alternate Caribbean ports will replace Labadee in most cases.
Carnival Starts Building Carnival Destiny, First Ace Class Ship, for 2029 Launch
Carnival Cruise Line began construction of the Carnival Destiny at the Fincantieri shipyard, marking launch of its new Ace class fleet. The ship will debut in summer 2029 with innovative design features and a record number of ocean-facing balcony cabins.
LGBTQ+ Cruise Denied Docking in Turkey and Egypt, Nearly 2,000 Passengers Affected
In early July 2026, a cruise carrying nearly 2,000 mostly gay passengers was denied entry by Turkish and Egyptian ports. This prevented scheduled dockings and disrupted the cruise itinerary.
Royal Caribbean Cancels All 2026 Labadee Visits on 12 Ships
Royal Caribbean has canceled all scheduled visits to Labadee, Haiti, for the entirety of 2026 across 12 of its ships. The cancellations result from ongoing violence in Haiti, substituting other Caribbean ports or sea days on affected itineraries.
Carnival Destiny Steel-Cutting Starts at Fincantieri, Debut Planned for 2029
Carnival Cruise Line started construction of Carnival Destiny, its first Ace class vessel, on July 10, 2026, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. The ship is set for a summer 2029 debut featuring numerous ocean-facing balcony cabins and innovative guest venues.
Royal Caribbean Cancels All 2026 Labadee Calls on 12 Ships
Royal Caribbean is canceling all 2026 cruise calls to Labadee, Haiti, due to continued gang violence in Port-au-Prince. Alternate ports or sea days will replace Labadee stops on affected itineraries.
Carnival Cruise Line Begins Construction of Carnival Destiny in Italy
Carnival Cruise Line began construction of the Carnival Destiny ship on July 10, 2026, at the Fincantieri yard in Italy. The vessel will be delivered in summer 2029 as the first ship in the Ace Class series with a record number of ocean-facing balcony cabins.
Turkey and Egypt Block Scarlet Lady LGBTQ+ Cruise in July 2026
In early July 2026, Turkey and Egypt denied port entry to the Scarlet Lady LGBTQ+ cruise ship carrying about 2,000 passengers. The denials disrupted the ship's 10-day Athens to Venice itinerary, forcing reroutes.
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