A Princess Cruises crew member died after going overboard near Cancún following the Regal Princess's departure from Fort Lauderdale. The search involved Mexican authorities and the Carnival Jubilee crew and lasted about eight hours.
Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of visits to Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027 due to security issues. Passengers on affected cruises will see itinerary changes.
Carnival Cruise Line launched construction of Carnival Destiny, its largest ship at 230,000 gross tons, set for 2029 delivery. The Ace-class vessel will hold over 8,000 passengers, featuring new balcony cabin designs and entertainment concepts.