Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line will introduce dynamic pricing for drink and Wi-Fi packages starting December 1, 2026, varying prices by cruise length, itinerary, and season. This pricing model will also apply to bundled FunPacks, available for bookings through October 30, 2026.

Norwegian Cruise Line opened bookings on October 20, 2026, for Norwegian Bella, the sixth and final Prima-class ship. The 170,000 GT vessel begins seven-night Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona in May 2028.

Virgin Voyages cancelled Brilliant Lady’s seven-night Halloween sailing from Los Angeles on October 30, 2027, due to a private charter booking. The following November 6 Mexican Riviera cruise was split into two shorter voyages, with affected passengers offered rebooking options or refunds.

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sun canceled its October 21 port call at Sydney, Nova Scotia, due to adverse weather. The ship will proceed directly to Halifax with adjusted arrival and departure times.

Virgin Voyages cancelled Brilliant Lady’s Halloween cruise from Los Angeles for October 30 to November 6, 2027, due to a private charter. The following Mexican Riviera seven-night cruise departing November 6, 2027, is split into shorter sailings.

The Port of Seattle ended its 2026 cruise season with nearly 2 million passengers and an estimated economic impact of $1.2 billion. The season featured 16 homeport ships across 10 CLIA brands and increased shore power use.

Norwegian Cruise Line opened bookings for Norwegian Bella on October 20, 2026, with cruises starting in May 2028 from Barcelona. The Prima-class ship will offer 7-night Mediterranean itineraries calling at major European ports.

Royal Caribbean has cancelled three scheduled Bahamas ports and rerouted the Oasis of the Seas to Halifax, Canada from October 20-21, 2026. Affected passengers receive onboard credit and future cruise credit as compensation.

A 44-year-old woman was rescued after nearly 20 hours overboard from Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas near Zakynthos, Greece. The Greek Coast Guard and cargo ship MSC Rossella III played key roles in her recovery.

Record low water levels on Europe's Danube and Rhine rivers in 2026 have caused several river cruise lines to revise itineraries, cancel sailings, and implement ship swaps. Passengers affected have received refunds or vouchers, while some cruises start from alternate ports or include hotel stays before boarding.