Drought-low Water Forces Route Changes on Danube and Rhine Cruises in 2026
Severe drought in summer 2026 has lowered water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers, forcing multiple European river cruise lines to modify routes. Passengers on affected cruises faced ship swaps, missed stops, bus transfers, and early disembarkations.
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Norwegian Sky Farewell Cruise from Athens to Muscat
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled the Norwegian Sky farewell cruise from Athens to Muscat. Passengers booked on this voyage must find alternative travel arrangements.
Disney Cruise Line to Launch Three New Ships in 2029
Disney Cruise Line plans to launch three new ships in 2029, including two mid-size vessels and a Japan-based Wish-class ship. The Disney Believe, under construction in Germany, is set for a late 2027 debut.
Viking Opens Bookings for 2028-2029 Ocean Cruises Including New Ships
Viking Cruises has opened bookings for over 700 ocean cruise departures in 2028 and 2029 covering 80 voyages across 301 ports. The deployment features two new ships and multiple new itineraries.
Historic Drought Forces Danube River Cruise Changes and Ship Groundings
The Danube river hit a record low of 10 centimeters at Budapest on August 3, 2026, amid a historic drought. This led to major cruise cancellations, ship groundings including Viking Ullur near Vidin, and widespread itinerary disruptions on Europe's key river cruise routes.
Viking Opens 2028-29 Ocean Cruise Bookings with New Ships and Itineraries
Viking has opened bookings for its largest-ever 2028-2029 ocean deployment, featuring over 700 departure dates on 80 voyages. The deployment introduces two new ships and itineraries spanning 301 ports in 84 countries across six continents.
Princess Cruises Updates Booking Rules: Higher Deposits, 120-Day Final Payment
Princess Cruises has increased deposits and enforced a 120-day final payment deadline for sailings departing in 2027 and beyond. The new rules, effective September 2, 2026, have sparked mixed reactions from passengers on social media.
European River Cruises Adjust Routes and Cancel Sailings Amid Low Water Levels
Severe drought in Europe during summer 2026 lowered Danube and Rhine river levels to historic lows near Budapest and Frankfurt. River cruise operators including Uniworld and Viking adjusted itineraries, canceled sailings, and implemented ship swaps to manage disruptions.
Princess Cruises Revises Booking Policies with Higher Deposits
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 Cancels Nine 2027 Cruises on Jubilee from Galveston
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.
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