Cruise News - Page 15

Carnival Venezia Skips Bermuda for Canada—Here’s Why It Matters

Carnival Venezia skipped Bermuda for Canada due to rough seas. Here’s what changed, what guests can expect, and why fall reroutes are common.

Oct 3

Norwegian Axes 55+ Cruises for 2026–27—the Redeployment Play You Missed

Norwegian cut 55+ cruises for 2026–27 across Gem, Dawn, Joy, and Getaway. Here’s why it happened, what it signals, and what to do if you’re affected.

Oct 2

Cruise Lines Just Ordered 185,000 Berths—Here’s the Catch

About 70 new cruise ships will add 185,000 berths over 10 years, per CIN. Big bet on scale and fuels—but yard slots and costs are the swing factors.

Oct 2

Royal Caribbean Ship Rescues Dozen on Raft—What We Learned

Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas rescued a dozen people from a failing raft. What happened, why ships must stop, and what it means for passengers.

Oct 1

Inside the Serenade Norovirus Outbreak—and What 3.9% Really Means

Norovirus sickened 71 guests and 1 crew on Serenade of the Seas. CDC confirms. Here’s why the 3.9% figure matters—and what cruisers should do next.

Oct 1

Royal Caribbean’s San Juan Ship Swap Could Shrink 2026 Options

Royal Caribbean will swap smaller ships into San Juan for winter 2026–27 and move Radiance/Brilliance to Florida. Here’s what it means for your cruise.

Sep 30

Broken glass again on Royal Caribbean—what’s really going on

Royal Caribbean saw a second shattered-glass incident in weeks. No injuries. Here’s why it happens, what safety rules require, and what to watch next.

Sep 30

Inside The World's $30M Drydock—and the Quiet Bet on Shore Power

The World finished a $30M drydock in Cádiz, adding shore power and efficiency tweaks. What it means for emissions, comfort, and EU/California rules.

Sep 29

Carnival Lifts Profit Forecast: The Pricing Power Play Most Missed

Carnival lifted its 2025 profit forecast on strong bookings and pricing. Here’s what it means for fares, private islands, and investors—minus the hype.

Sep 29

Carnival Sunrise Swerves for a Storm—What It Means for Your Cruise

Carnival Sunrise moved Half Moon Cay up to Sept. 26 to avoid a storm. What it means for safety, refunds, excursions, and your cruise plans.

Sep 28

Royal Caribbean Says No to Carnival-Style Loyalty. Here’s Why

Royal Caribbean’s CEO says the line will avoid Carnival’s spend-based, no-lifetime loyalty shift. What that means for your status and next booking.

Sep 28

UK’s New Cruise Growth Plan Promises More Jobs—Here’s the Catch

CLIA and the UK unveil a Cruise Growth Plan to boost coastal economies via workforce, safety, accessibility, and sustainability. What’s next—and what’s missing.

Sep 27

Carnival Brings Coke Back Fleetwide by September—Here’s Why It Matters

Carnival brings Coca-Cola back to its North American fleet by late September 2025 after five years with Pepsi, citing guest preference. What cruisers should ...

Sep 27

Hurricane Humberto Is Rewriting Cruise Maps—What to Expect Next

Hurricane Humberto and a nearby disturbance could reroute Caribbean and Bermuda cruises. See likely impacts, ports at risk, and smart traveler steps.

Sep 26

Cruises Will Hit Records Again in 2025—But the Boom Is Cooling

AAA forecasts 19M Americans will cruise in 2025—up 4.5% and a third straight record. Here’s what slower growth means for prices and when to book.

Sep 26

We Read DOT’s Cruise Crime Report—Here’s What Most People Miss

DOT’s Q1 2025 cruise crime report is out. Learn what it covers, what it misses, and how to compare lines fairly without being fooled by raw counts.

Sep 25

Santorini’s Breaking Point: The Cruise Cap That Could Change the Med

Santorini’s proposed 8,000-passenger cap could halve peak cruise crowds. Here’s what it means for 2025–2026 itineraries—and the Med’s busiest ports.

Sep 25

Wind-and-solar cruise ships are coming—but here’s the catch

Wind and solar are boarding cruise ships. Here’s how new sails, solar, and hybrids could cut emissions by 2030—and the trade-offs to watch.

Sep 24

Royal Caribbean Locked Meyer Turku to 2036—The Quiet Fleet Play

Royal Caribbean secured Meyer Turku shipyard slots through 2036. Icon 5 arrives in 2028 (financing pending) with Icon 7 option. Here’s why it matters.

Sep 24

Scilly’s Cruise Season Just Opened—Here’s the Real Test Ahead

Scilly’s 2025 cruise season opened with four ships. The upside is real, but tender logistics and weather will decide who actually steps ashore.

News — Page 15

Carnival Venezia Skips Bermuda for Canada—Here’s Why It Matters

Norwegian Axes 55+ Cruises for 2026–27—the Redeployment Play You Missed

Cruise Lines Just Ordered 185,000 Berths—Here’s the Catch

Royal Caribbean Ship Rescues Dozen on Raft—What We Learned

Inside the Serenade Norovirus Outbreak—and What 3.9% Really Means

Royal Caribbean’s San Juan Ship Swap Could Shrink 2026 Options

Broken glass again on Royal Caribbean—what’s really going on

Inside The World's $30M Drydock—and the Quiet Bet on Shore Power

Carnival Lifts Profit Forecast: The Pricing Power Play Most Missed

Carnival Sunrise Swerves for a Storm—What It Means for Your Cruise

Royal Caribbean Says No to Carnival-Style Loyalty. Here’s Why

UK’s New Cruise Growth Plan Promises More Jobs—Here’s the Catch

Carnival Brings Coke Back Fleetwide by September—Here’s Why It Matters

Hurricane Humberto Is Rewriting Cruise Maps—What to Expect Next

Cruises Will Hit Records Again in 2025—But the Boom Is Cooling

We Read DOT’s Cruise Crime Report—Here’s What Most People Miss

Santorini’s Breaking Point: The Cruise Cap That Could Change the Med

Wind-and-solar cruise ships are coming—but here’s the catch

Royal Caribbean Locked Meyer Turku to 2036—The Quiet Fleet Play

Scilly’s Cruise Season Just Opened—Here’s the Real Test Ahead