Cruise News

Norwegian Cruise Line has called off the Norwegian Sky's farewell cruise from Athens to Muscat. The cancellation results from security concerns in the Middle East, affecting all booked passengers.

Disney Cruise Line will launch three new ships in 2029 and add a fifth vessel in late 2030. Construction on the Disney Believe ship continues in Germany.

Severe drought in summer 2026 has lowered water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers, forcing multiple European river cruise lines to modify routes. Passengers on affected cruises faced ship swaps, missed stops, bus transfers, and early disembarkations.

Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled the Norwegian Sky farewell cruise from Athens to Muscat. Passengers booked on this voyage must find alternative travel arrangements.

Disney Cruise Line plans to launch three new ships in 2029, including two mid-size vessels and a Japan-based Wish-class ship. The Disney Believe, under construction in Germany, is set for a late 2027 debut.

Viking Cruises has opened bookings for over 700 ocean cruise departures in 2028 and 2029 covering 80 voyages across 301 ports. The deployment features two new ships and multiple new itineraries.

The Danube river hit a record low of 10 centimeters at Budapest on August 3, 2026, amid a historic drought. This led to major cruise cancellations, ship groundings including Viking Ullur near Vidin, and widespread itinerary disruptions on Europe's key river cruise routes.

Viking has opened bookings for its largest-ever 2028-2029 ocean deployment, featuring over 700 departure dates on 80 voyages. The deployment introduces two new ships and itineraries spanning 301 ports in 84 countries across six continents.

Princess Cruises has increased deposits and enforced a 120-day final payment deadline for sailings departing in 2027 and beyond. The new rules, effective September 2, 2026, have sparked mixed reactions from passengers on social media.

Severe drought in Europe during summer 2026 lowered Danube and Rhine river levels to historic lows near Budapest and Frankfurt. River cruise operators including Uniworld and Viking adjusted itineraries, canceled sailings, and implemented ship swaps to manage disruptions.