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Riviera Travel has cancelled 10 European river cruises and modified six others due to low water levels on major rivers. Affected passengers receive updates and alternative travel options.

Oceania Cruises announced longer voyages of up to 180 days visiting over 600 destinations globally. The new Oceania Aurelia ship will debut in late 2027 for extended luxury travel.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced over 450 new voyages departing from Galveston for summer 2028, including Western Caribbean cruises aboard Norwegian Prima and Viva. The company signed a 10-year lease with the Port of Galveston and offers booking promotions ending August 2026.

Riviera Travel has cancelled 10 European river cruises and modified six itineraries due to low water levels on the Rhine, Danube, Moselle, and Main rivers. Passengers affected by the cancellations are offered refunds, alternative holidays, or future cruise credits.

Oceania Cruises announced on August 13, 2026, its focus on extended voyages up to 180 days for immersive world exploration. The line will launch Oceania Aurelia in late 2027 and expand its fleet with five Sonata Class ships through 2037.

Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for over 450 voyages starting in 2026, including new sailings from Galveston with ships like Norwegian Prima and Escape. The company secured a 10-year lease with the Port of Galveston and offers booking promotions through August 18, 2026.

Riviera Travel cancelled 10 European river cruise departures and modified 6 itineraries due to exceptionally low water levels on key rivers. Passengers are offered refunds, alternative cruises, and compensation options.

Oceania Cruises promotes longer voyages of up to 180 days across more than 600 destinations worldwide. The cruise line will debut Oceania Aurelia in late 2027, designed specifically for extended global journeys.

On August 12, 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line launched bookings for over 450 voyages from Galveston, Texas, with promotions through August 18. The new itineraries include seven-day Western Caribbean cruises aboard the Norwegian Prima and Viva.

On July 31, 2026, MSC Musica assisted a vessel in distress in the Mediterranean Sea at the request of Spanish authorities. The ship dispatched a tender boat for medical support before transferring occupants to the Spanish coast guard and continuing to Ibiza with minimal delay.