Cruise News

A hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius off Cape Verde has left 149 passengers confined, with multiple serious illnesses and fatalities. Medical evacuations to the Netherlands are underway, and officials are coordinating quarantine and support measures.

Holland America Line unveiled the redesigned Ocean Bar on the Oosterdam cruise ship following its Evolution refit. The upgraded venue includes a new stage, recycled-material furnishings, and expanded entertainment options.

Carnival Splendor changed its itinerary due to a shallow channel near Cairns port. This adjustment affects scheduled port calls at Cairns as announced on September 2, 2026.

Riviera Travel is suspending sales of its Danube and Rhine river cruises starting late August 2026. The pause affects all bookings on these European river routes temporarily.

A hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius off Cape Verde has led to at least three deaths and serious illness among 149 passengers from 23 countries. Medical evacuations to the Netherlands are underway as health authorities coordinate response efforts.

Holland America Line unveiled the redesigned Ocean Bar aboard Oosterdam as part of its Evolution upgrades. The ship will resume eight itineraries across Europe, the Caribbean, and North America in late 2027.

Carnival Splendor changed its itinerary on September 2, 2026, due to shallow channel conditions near the port of Cairns. The scheduled stop at Cairns was impacted by this alteration.

Royal Caribbean cancelled an Alaska cruise after passengers boarded in early September 2026. The cancellation disrupted the itinerary for those onboard the ship.

In 2026, severe drought caused record low water levels on the Rhine and Danube rivers. Cruise lines have paused or adjusted river cruise sales and itineraries in response.

Margaritaville at Sea will begin weekly cruise departures from Galveston starting October 2027. Galveston port anticipates a record 3.9 million passenger movements this year.