Cruise News

Royal Caribbean has removed Icy Strait Point from the Anthem of the Seas May 7, 2027, Alaska itinerary due to speed restrictions. The port call is replaced by an additional sea day and Ketchikan departure is moved two hours earlier.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sun cancelled its scheduled Sydney, Nova Scotia port call on October 21 due to adverse weather. The ship rerouted directly to Halifax, arriving early on October 22 with itinerary adjustments that provide passengers extra time ashore.

Norwegian Cruise Line opened bookings on October 20, 2026, for Norwegian Bella, its sixth and final Prima-class ship. The 170,000 GT vessel will start 7-night Mediterranean round-trip cruises from Barcelona in May 2028.

Carnival Cruise Line will apply dynamic pricing to its drink and Wi-Fi packages starting December 1, 2026, based on sailing length, itinerary, and season. The current FunPacks promotion includes these packages alongside other add-ons and is available for bookings until October 30, 2026.

Norwegian Sun canceled its Sydney, Nova Scotia port call on October 21 due to adverse weather, rerouting to Halifax instead. Passengers received refunds for Sydney excursions and can book new ones in Halifax.

Norwegian Cruise Line opened bookings on October 20, 2026, for Norwegian Bella, the sixth Prima-class ship. The vessel will sail seven-night Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona beginning in May 2028.

Carnival Cruise Lines will start dynamic pricing for drink and Wi-Fi packages on Dec. 1, 2026, adjusting prices based on itinerary, cruise length, and season. FunPacks bundling amenities at $25 to $99 per person per day will be available for sailings between Oct. 31, 2026, and Dec. 31, 2027.

Norwegian Cruise Line opened bookings on October 20, 2026, for Norwegian Bella, the final Prima-class vessel. The ship will sail 7-night Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona starting May 2028.

Carnival Cruise Lines will adopt dynamic pricing for beverage and Wi-Fi packages starting December 1, 2026, adjusting prices based on cruise details. FunPacks, bundled amenity packages, will be available for bookings through October 30, 2026, for sailings through 2027.

Virgin Voyages canceled Brilliant Lady’s October 30, 2027 Halloween cruise from Los Angeles due to a private charter booking. The November 6 Mexican Riviera sailing was split into two shorter cruises with onboard credit offered to affected passengers.