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Tui River Cruises will add two new ships and launch Seine River sailings in 2028, increasing capacity by 26%. Tui Zora and Tui Velara will operate on the Rhine and Danube, while Tui Elara moves to the Seine.

A passenger from Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas was rescued after nearly 20 hours at sea near Zakynthos, Greece. The Greek coast guard led the operation that recovered the woman alive from an orange life ring.

Carnival Freedom’s funnel height was reduced during a 35-day dry dock in Marseille, allowing the ship to access additional ports. The ship returned to service on October 9, 2026, with itinerary plans through 2029.

Tui River Cruises will expand its fleet with two new ships, Tui Zora and Tui Velara, and debut itineraries on the River Seine in 2028. Summer capacity will increase by 26% as Tui Elara relocates to the Seine offering four to ten-night cruises.

Carnival Cruise Line reduced the funnel height on Carnival Freedom during a 35-day dry dock in Marseille, expanding its port access. The ship resumed service on October 9, 2026, with new itineraries from Barcelona to Florida and Norfolk planned through 2029.

Tui River Cruises will add two new ships, Tui Zora and Tui Velara, in 2028 with expanded itineraries on the Rhine, Moselle, Danube, and for the first time, the Seine River. Their fleet will grow to 10 ships offering 43 itineraries and 26% increased capacity for summer 2028.

Tui River Cruises will add two new ships, Tui Zora and Tui Velara, in 2028, increasing capacity by 26%. It will also launch Seine river cruises with Tui Elara starting March 2028.

A female passenger went overboard from Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas near Zakynthos on October 10, 2026. After nearly 20 hours at sea, she was rescued conscious by Greek authorities and a passing freighter.

Tui River Cruises will launch two new ships and Seine River itineraries in 2028, increasing fleet capacity by 26%. The new program includes 43 itineraries across four European rivers.

Disney Cruise Line will launch Disney Imagination, a Wish-class ship with 1,250 staterooms, sailing from Tokyo in spring 2029. The ship will feature adaptations for Japanese guests operated by Oriental Land Co.