MSC Launches Year-Round Cruises From La Romana on Opera in 2026
MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato announces the cruise line’s new year-round operation from La Romana in the Dominican Republic will start in November
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Developers Study New Cruise Port Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Florida
SSA Marine and Slip Knott LLC are evaluating plans to develop a new cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County, Florida.
Volendam Departs Fort Lauderdale on Grand World Voyage
The Volendam departed Fort Lauderdale on January 4th, 2026, marking the start of Holland America Line’s Grand World Voyage as a roundtrip.
Norwegian Gem Adjusts Great Stirrup Cay Visit Timing
Norwegian Cruise Line has notified guests of a change to the upcoming Norwegian Gem sailing departing Jacksonville, FL on January 20th, 2026.
Celebrity Solstice Enters Singapore Drydock for Major Refit
Celebrity Cruises’ vessel Celebrity Solstice has entered drydock in Singapore to begin a significant refurbishment and modernization program.
Passenger Overboard Reported on Star Breeze in Polynesia
Code Oscar alert issued aboard Windstar’s Star Breeze after a passenger was reported overboard while the ship was sailing in French Polynesia.
Ex P&O HR Manager Seeks £9.7m After Britannia Fall
A former senior HR manager at P&O Cruises is seeking millions in compensation, alleging that a fall onboard the Britannia left her unable to work
Swan Hellenic Adds Diving Programs to East Asia Voyages
Swan Hellenic announces series of diving-focused expeditions that enhance its East Asia itineraries, each sailing to Raja Ampat on the Minerva.
Heritage Unveils 18-Day Micronesia and Solomons Expedition
Heritage Expeditions reveals 18-day voyage to explore remote atolls and islands across Micronesia and the Solomon Islands, the company announced.
MSC Cancels February MSC Poesia Sailing From Southampton
MSC Cruises has canceled a voyage aboard the MSC Poesia that was scheduled to depart from Southampton, England on February 13th, 2026.
Symphony of the Seas Adjusts Nassau Departure Time
Royal Caribbean announces change to itinerary of cruise aboard Symphony of the Seas, citing the need to comply with safe speed requirements.
Noordam Tender Operations Halted by Sudden Storm in PNG
Tender boat ops aboard Holland America Line’s Noordam were disrupted at Kiriwina Island after a fast-moving squall brought winds of up to 40 knots
Ponant to Deploy Two Ships in French Polynesia in 2026
Ponant confirms plans to operate two vessels in French Polynesia during the winter 2026–27 season; Le Jacques Cartier and the Paul Gauguin.
Pipe Failure Floods Cabins Aboard MSC Seaview
A ruptured pipe onboard MSC Seaview caused flooding in guest cabins and an interior corridor on Monday while the vessel was en route to Salvador.
Disney Adventure Meets Destiny and Fantasy at Sea
Disney’s newest ship, Disney Adventure, sailed near Freeport, Bahamas, on Tuesday marking the occasion with a meetup with Destiny and Fantasy.
Three Cruise Ships Make Maiden Calls at Nassau Cruise Port
Nassau Cruise Port reports MSC Grandiosa, Oceania Allura and Seven Seas Grandeur all made their first-ever visits to the destination in December.
TUI Cruises Appoints First Female Captain in Mein Schiff Fleet
TUI Cruises has appointed Kira Schikorr as the first female captain in the Mein Schiff fleet, placing her at the helm of the Mein Schiff 6.
Ushuaia Sets Cruise Record With 19 Ship Calls in Three Days
The port of Ushuaia in Argentina, recorded a new milestone for them in late December after welcoming 19 cruise ships over a three-day period.
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026
Royal Caribbean has prolonged its suspension of visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, cancelling all scheduled calls through 2026.
Norwegian Viva Launches First 14-Night Galveston Cruise
NCLH's cruise ship, the Norwegian Viva has begun the first of two 14-night sailings scheduled to depart from Galveston, Texas this season.