Princess Cruises Cancels Kauai Stop for Ruby Princess on Sept 22, 2026
Princess Cruises has canceled the Ruby Princess stop in Nawiliwili, Kauai on September 22, 2026 due to Hurricane Lowell damage. The ship's itinerary now includes an extended stay in Honolulu with refunds issued for Kauai excursions.
Carnival Tropicale to Homeport in Galveston with Cruises Starting 2028
Carnival Cruise Line will homeport the 6,000-guest Carnival Tropicale in Galveston, Texas, starting in 2028. The ship and Carnival Jubilee will offer multiple cruise lengths to Caribbean and Bahamas ports.
Jewel Tours Japan Expands Private Shore Excursions Across Nine Japanese Ports
Jewel Tours Japan now offers custom private shore excursions at nine standard Japanese cruise ports, with options for additional ports upon request. Tours include English-speaking local guides and accommodate groups up to six, tailored to cruise schedules and guest interests.
Princess Cruises Cancels Kauai Stop on Ruby Princess After Hurricane
Princess Cruises canceled the Ruby Princess stop at Nawiliwili, Kauai, on September 22, 2026, due to Hurricane Lowell damage. The ship will stay overnight in Honolulu instead, with shore excursions for Kauai automatically refunded.
Carnival Bases New Ships Carnival Tropicale and Jubilee at Galveston in 2028
Carnival Cruise Line will base its Excel-class ships Carnival Tropicale and Jubilee at Galveston, Texas starting in 2028. Both ships will offer a mix of four- to eight-day Caribbean itineraries with sailings booking now.
Jewel Tours Japan Expands Custom Shore Excursions Across Japanese Ports
Jewel Tours Japan has expanded custom private shore excursions to nine standard ports and additional locations on request across Japan. The tours are tailored to guests’ interests with dynamic scheduling to align with ship times.
Carnival Tropicale 2028 Bookings Open for Sailings From Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for the 2028 season on its new ship, Carnival Tropicale. The ship will depart from Galveston for cruises starting in 2028.
Jewel Tours Japan Expands Custom Shore Excursions at Nearly All Japanese Ports
Jewel Tours Japan has expanded its custom private shore excursions to nearly every Japanese port as of September 16, 2026. Cruise passengers can now book these private tours at almost all ports in Japan.
Key Trends Shaping Asia Cruise Market Growth in 2026
The Asia cruise industry is set for growth in 2026 due to shifting passenger preferences and new itinerary demands. These changes are reshaping cruise operations and infrastructure across the region.
Key Trends Shaping Asia’s Cruise Industry in 2026 Identified
Travel Weekly Asia released a report on September 17, 2026, identifying key trends steering the cruise industry in Asia. The review covers developments shaping the regional cruise market in 2026.
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