Cruise News

Princess Cruises updated booking policies on August 5, 2026, requiring higher deposits and altered payment terms. Passengers have criticized the changes as a quick revenue grab.

Carnival Cruise Line has canceled nine cruises on the Carnival Jubilee from Galveston for the 2027 season. The affected sailings primarily serve the Caribbean and Bahamas regions.

Record low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers in 2026 have forced multiple European river cruise lines to alter itineraries and swap ships. Passengers have faced missed stops, bus transfers, and alternative embarkation points amid ongoing drought and heatwave conditions.

Historic drought in 2026 led to near-record low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers, forcing European river cruise lines to adjust itineraries. Cruise companies like Uniworld, Viking, and Riviera Travel have canceled stops, swapped ships, and added bus transfers to maintain operations.

Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled the September 9, 2026, Norwegian Sky farewell cruise from Piraeus to Muscat over Middle East security concerns. Passengers will receive full refunds and future cruise credits.

Viking has opened bookings for its largest ocean cruise deployment in 2028-2029 featuring over 700 departures and two new ships. The schedule covers 80 voyages visiting 301 ports across 84 countries and six continents.

The Danube River hit record low water levels in August 2026, forcing Avalon Waterways and Uniworld to cancel cruises. Viking evacuated 186 passengers after its ship grounded near Vidin, Bulgaria.

Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled nine Carnival Jubilee cruises from Galveston in 2027. The cancellations affect Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries, impacting passengers' travel plans.

Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled the Norwegian Sky's 19-night farewell cruise from Athens to Muscat set for September 9, 2026. The cancellation is due to ongoing security concerns in the Middle East linked to the US-Iran conflict.

Extreme drought in summer 2026 led to historic low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers, causing major itinerary changes for European river cruises. Operators including Uniworld and Viking implemented ship swaps and rerouted passengers, forcing missed stops and bus transfers.