Cruise News

Disney Cruise Line confirmed the 'Disney Believe' ship will debut in late 2027 as part of the Wish class expansion. A new class of ships will start entering service in 2029, offering mid-sized vessels with advanced energy-efficient technology.

Record low water levels at the Kaub gauge on the Rhine reached about 10 centimetres on August 14, 2026, disrupting freight and river cruises. Riviera Travel canceled 10 departures and modified 6 itineraries, while Uniworld substituted vessels, amid navigation challenges caused by Europe's drought.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America returned early to Honolulu on 14 August 2026 due to approaching Tropical Storm Lala. The early return disrupted the cruise itinerary, delaying disembarkation and impacting the following sailing.

Disney Cruise Line has announced the 'Disney Believe' ship, launching in late 2027, and a new ship class debuting from 2029. The fleet will expand to 13 vessels.

Disney Cruise Line will debut the 'Disney Believe' as the fourth Wish-class ship in late 2027 with themed designs featuring Tinker Bell, Moana, and Toy Story. Starting in 2029, three new ships forming a distinct class will join the fleet to expand capacity and destination range.

Water levels on the Rhine at Kaub fell to about 10 centimetres on August 14th, breaking the 2018 low-water record. Riviera Travel canceled 10 cruise departures and modified six itineraries as navigation challenges continue.

Disney Cruise Line revealed the new 'Disney Believe' ship class at D23 Expo 2026 with the first vessel launching in 2029. The ship features characters like Tinker Bell and Moana and offers environmental advances.

Carnival Cruise Line cancelled all mainland shore excursions in Mexico on August 17, 2026, affecting thousands of guests. Tours to Tulum, snorkeling, and Xplor Park are cancelled; island tours in Cozumel continue.

Carnival Cruise Line has canceled mainland Mexico shore excursions affecting thousands of guests, with refunds issued for canceled tours. The changes come amid U.S. State Department travel advisories and include cancellations to Tulum, Xplor Park, and snorkeling tours, while Cozumel island excursions remain available.

Water levels on the Rhine fell to 10 centimetres at Kaub on August 14, 2026, disrupting river navigation. Riviera Travel cancelled 10 departures and modified 6 itineraries due to restricted river depths.