Cruise News

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings cancelled its entire 2027–2028 Middle East cruise season, redirecting ships to the Western Mediterranean and South Caribbean. The move follows regional instability and softer booking demand for Middle East itineraries.

Disney Cruise Line will return to New York City with the Disney Wish in fall 2027, offering seven sailings to Bermuda, New England, and Canada. Bookings open August 31, 2026 for Castaway Club members and September 8 for the public.

A passenger fell overboard from the Ambassador Ambition cruise ship in the North Sea on August 21, 2026, with their body later recovered. The incident occurred during a solar eclipse itinerary and involved a coordinated multinational search and rescue operation.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings canceled its entire 2027–2028 Middle East cruise season on August 22, 2026. The company is reallocating ships to Western Mediterranean and South Caribbean itineraries, offering affected passengers rebooking or refunds.

Royal Caribbean has delayed the Serenade of the Seas Alaska sailing from Vancouver by two days, shortening the cruise from seven to five nights. Passengers receive refunds, onboard credit, and travel reimbursements due to itinerary changes.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has cancelled its entire 2027–2028 Middle East cruise season, redirecting ships to Western Mediterranean and South Caribbean routes. The cancellation follows geopolitical tensions and softer booking, while Q2 2026 revenue rose to $2.64 billion with net income of $222.55 million.

Disney Cruise Line will return to New York City in fall 2027 with the Disney Wish, offering seven sailings to Bermuda, New England, and Atlantic Canada. Booking opens September 2026 for the general public.

Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas has delayed its August 30, 2026, departure from Vancouver to September 1, shortening the Alaska cruise from seven to five nights. The revised itinerary removes four destinations, retaining Ketchikan and Prince Rupert, with compensation offered to affected passengers.

Norwegian Cruise Line canceled its entire 2027-2028 Middle East cruise season, reallocating ships to the Western Mediterranean and South Caribbean. Explora Journeys and MSC Cruises also canceled Middle East voyages due to regional conflict and geopolitical tensions.

Disney Cruise Line will reposition the Disney Wish to New York City as its homeport in late September 2027 after its European season. Seven sailings will range from four to seven nights, featuring destinations such as Bermuda, New England, and Atlantic Canada.