Cruises

Tern has launched an agentic AI platform aimed at enhancing travel advisor efficiency. The tool was announced in June 2026 and focuses on automating routine tasks to support advisors.

Several hantavirus cases have emerged aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, with some U.S. passengers returning home and a Canadian passenger recovering. Travelers should remain attentive to health updates related to this outbreak.

Victory II cruise ship has docked at Leicht Park in Green Bay to mark the start of the 2026 cruise season. Local media reported the arrival event, highlighting its significance for regional cruise tourism.

Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled Norwegian Viva’s Puerto Rico sailings for most of 2026 and will reposition the vessel to Miami as its new homeport through 2028. This impacts hundreds of voyages and shifts the Caribbean focus to Miami and the Bahamas.

Amadeus and Myrealtrip have partnered in South Korea to develop AI-driven travel booking and personalized retail services. Their collaboration marks a step toward smarter tourism solutions using artificial intelligence.

WestJet has partnered with Hopper Technology Solutions to offer a Cancel For Any Reason ancillary insurance product. This new option provides passengers greater flexibility to cancel bookings under the product’s terms.

The Gold Coast is set to implement a tourism redevelopment plan featuring six major projects emphasizing sustainability and partnership in 2026. The initiative represents a joint vision among regional stakeholders.

A hantavirus incident on the MV Hondius cruise ship has affected international travelers onboard. Health updates include the recovery of some passengers and others returning home.

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a stricter bikini dress code for passengers visiting island ports starting June 2026. The policy requires cruise guests to follow new swimwear guidelines while ashore.

Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled nearly nine months of Norwegian Viva sailings from Puerto Rico and will relocate the ship’s homeport to Miami through 2028. This marks a notable realignment of the cruise line’s Caribbean itinerary strategies.