Carnival Destiny Unveiled as Largest Ace-Class Ship Debuting in 2029
Carnival Cruise Line started building Carnival Destiny, its largest ship and first Ace-class vessel, with a 230,000 gross tonnage and over 8,000 passenger capacity. The ship will offer expanded ocean-view amenities and sail to destinations in the Paradise Collection.
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Cruise Suspension Through 2027
Royal Caribbean Group has extended its suspension of cruise ship visits to Labadee, Haiti through June 2027 due to safety concerns. The US State Department maintains a Level 4 travel advisory amid gang violence and political instability in Haiti.
Nicko Cruises Resumes Vasco da Gama Sailings in Kiel After Technical Repairs
Nicko Cruises resumed operations of the Vasco da Gama on July 16, 2026, in Kiel after a two-month technical shutdown. The ship’s schedule returned to normal with an eleven-day Scandinavian itinerary.
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Cruise Suspension Through 2027
Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of cruise visits to Labadee, Haiti through June 2027 due to safety concerns. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti.
Carnival Destiny Unveiled as Carnival Cruise Line’s Largest Ship
Carnival Cruise Line started construction of the Carnival Destiny, its largest ship to date at 230,000 gross tons. The Ace-class vessel will carry over 8,000 passengers and debut in 2029.
Pregnant Passenger Medically Evacuated from Carnival Sunrise near Miami
A pregnant passenger was medically evacuated from the Carnival Sunrise off Miami on July 16, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue executed the transfer without disrupting the ship's itinerary.
Carnival Cancels Destination Over Beetle Infestation and Technical Issue
Carnival Cruise Line canceled a destination on July 16, 2026, due to a beetle infestation and technical malfunction. This disruption affects cruise itineraries without disclosing the specific location.
Crew Member Dies Overboard from Regal Princess Near Cancún
A crew member of Princess Cruises died after falling overboard from the Regal Princess near Cancún on July 13, 2026. The ship departed Fort Lauderdale on July 11 for a Western Caribbean cruise.
Carnival Destiny Debuts as Largest ACE Class Ship with 8,000+ Passenger Capacity
Carnival Cruise Line began construction on Carnival Destiny, its largest ship at 230,000 gross tons and capacity for over 8,000 passengers, with completion expected in 2029. The ship reuses the Carnival Destiny name from the original 1996 vessel and introduces new design features and venues as part of Carnival's ACE Class expansion.
Princess Cruises Crew Member Dies After Overboard Incident Near Cancún
A crew member died after going overboard from Princess Cruises' Regal Princess near Cancún, Mexico. The ship's search efforts involved Mexican authorities and Carnival Jubilee.
















