Cruise News

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will operate 39 sailings in 2028, including a new 19-night Canada cruise starting 14 June from Liverpool. The programme also features routes across the Canary Islands, Caribbean, and Norwegian fjords.

Holland America Line has updated its Zaandam 35-day cruise itinerary for October 2026, swapping port dates and removing Tabuaeran, Kiribati. Guests receive $100 onboard credit amid operational adjustments.

Five hantavirus cases have been confirmed on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Arizona and Georgia are monitoring returned passengers for potential exposure.

Holland America Line announced itinerary changes for Zaandam's 35-day Pacific cruise starting October 15, 2026. The ship will swap Raiatea and Bora Bora calls, skip Tabuaeran, and compensate passengers with onboard credit.

Carnival Corporation posted record third-quarter 2026 results, with $7.6 billion in customer deposits and a 2.5% yield increase. The company also announced equal deployment in Europe and the Caribbean for 2027.

Five hantavirus cases have been confirmed on the MV Hondius cruise ship, currently en route to the Canary Islands. Health officials in Arizona and Georgia are monitoring passengers who have returned to the U.S., with no reported illnesses so far.

Carnival Cruise Line opened a new U.S. destination port in early October 2026. This move came after Royal Caribbean ceased calls to that same destination. Cruisers now have a new port option as Carnival expands its itineraries.

American Cruise Lines christened its third new ship, American Ranger, on September 24, 2026, on the Hudson River at Catskill, New York. The 130-passenger vessel operates Hudson River cruises between New York City and Albany with stops including West Point and Sleepy Hollow.

Holland America Line has revised the Zaandam cruise itinerary for the 35-day October 2026 voyage, canceling the Tabuaeran port call and swapping Raiatea and Bora Bora dates. Guests will receive a $100 onboard credit amid speed-related adjustments.

Carnival Cruise Line opened a new U.S. destination port on October 1, 2026. Royal Caribbean recently ceased calls to this same destination, offering travelers a new cruise option.