Cruise News

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched an 87-night Grand Voyage aboard Borealis, departing Southampton on 5th January 2028, covering 28 ports in 17 countries across five continents. The itinerary uniquely combines immersive Amazon River cruising with three days of Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising, plus overnight stays in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will sail an 87-night Grand Voyage to the Amazon and Antarctica departing Southampton on January 5, 2028. The itinerary includes 28 ports across 17 countries and offers Freedom Fare benefits for early bookings.

On July 16, 2026, a pregnant passenger was medically evacuated from Carnival Sunrise near Miami. The Coast Guard and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue ensured her safe transfer to a hospital.

Europe's Danube and Rhine Rivers have reached historic low water levels, disrupting river cruise itineraries and causing cancellations. Cruise operators including Avalon Waterways and Scenic are adjusting schedules, issuing travel alerts, and arranging motorcoach transfers to manage disruptions.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils an 87-night Grand Voyage cruise departing Southampton in January 2028, covering the Amazon River and Antarctic Peninsula. The itinerary includes 28 ports across 17 countries and five continents.

American Cruise Lines has unveiled American Maverick, a 130-passenger ship featuring 56 balcony staterooms. The vessel will operate seasonal routes in New England and Florida starting this summer and November respectively.

Royal Caribbean extends the suspension of cruise port calls at Labadee, Haiti, through mid-2027. This continuation impacts cruise itineraries and the local Haitian economy reliant on tourism.

Water levels on the Danube River have fallen to the lowest since 1996, stranding ships and forcing cancellations. Operators like Avalon Waterways and Scenic implement route changes and passenger transfers due to drought impact.

American Cruise Lines introduced the American Maverick, a 130-passenger ship with 56 staterooms, expanding its New England and Florida coastal offerings. The vessel supports sustainable travel and docks at municipal piers for local business access.

The Danube River in Romania reached its lowest level since 1996, causing cancellations and itinerary changes on European river cruises. Operators including Avalon and Scenic are implementing ship swaps and coach transfers on affected Danube and Rhine routes.