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Passenger Dies Aboard Cruise Ship During Irish Port Call

Irish police confirmed a passenger aboard Seven Seas Voyager passed away before the ship docked at Greencastle on August 28, 2026.

Carnival Cancels Perks for Two Sailings Days After New Rewards Launch

Two Carnival sailings are losing Platinum benefits under the Carnival Rewards program just days after the VIFP program ended.

NCL Cuts Ribbon on Biggest Private Island Upgrade Yet

Norwegian Cruise Line hosted an exclusive ribbon-cutting and preview event for its new Great Tides Waterpark ahead of the September 4 opening.

Carnival Ship Can't Reach Australian Port Due to Shallow Waters

Carnival has adjusted the itinerary of an upcoming sailing aboard Carnival Encounter due to shallow channel waters entering Cairns, Australia.

Carnival Breeze Scrapes Pier While Docking in Cozumel

Carnival Breeze hit the pier while docking in Cozumel on Monday, August 31, 2026 and had significant scraping on the starboard hull.

Royal Caribbean CEO Asks Cruisers to Name New Chief Dog Officer

Royal Caribbean is letting fans help choose the name of its new Chief Dog Officer aboard the upcoming Hero of the Seas.

Cuban Cruise Worker Says She Was Barred From Returning Home For Five Years

A former cruise employee from Cuba was reportedly banned from her home country for five years for failing to return after her work contract.

First Wish-Class Disney Ship Will Sail From New York in 2027

Disney Wish is now confirmed to be offering a short fall season to Bermuda and Canada from New York City in 2027.

Cruise Ship Lifeguard Arrested Over Alleged Contact With Teen Passenger

An MSC World America lifeguard was arrested in Miami following allegations of inappropriate contact with a 17-year-old passenger.

Carnival Scales Back Elegant Evening on Shorter Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line is no longer hosting a Cruise Elegant evening on all shorter sailings but is replacing it with White Hot Night.

MSC World Europa Pulled From Middle East in Deployment Shake-Up

MSC Cruises has revised the deployments for three ships during its 2027-2028 winter season, shifting MSC World Europa out of the Middle East.

Port Canaveral Tops Off Massive 13-Story Cruise Parking Garage

Port Canaveral celebrated the topping off of the new 13-story parking garage at Cruise Terminal 6 on August 19, 2026.

Royal Caribbean Ship Races to Meet Rescue Helicopter Off Canada

An unidentified passenger was airlifted from Ovation of the Seas on August 9 off the Canadian coast following a medical emergency.

Norwegian Spirit Cuts Ports in Hawaii as Tropical Storm Closes In

Norwegian Spirit has cancelled her last two port visits and arrived in Honolulu early ahead of Tropical Storm Lala.

MSC Cruise Ship Diverts to Rescue Eight People Adrift Off Ibiza

MSC Musica reacted quickly to successfully rescue eight migrants off the coast of Ibiza on Friday, July 31.

Cruise Ship Overboard Alert Ends in Relief for Guests and Crew

An overboard alert was thankfully a false alarm for MSC Grandiosa while sailing toward Palma de Mallorca late Thursday evening.

Passenger Removed and Deported After Drug Arrest on Scarlet Lady Cruise

A passenger was removed from Scarlet Lady and arrested after they were found to be in possession of illegal substances.

Carnival Cruise Line Sends Advisory for Multiple Sailings Out of California

Carnival Cruise Line is revising several 2026 sailings aboard Carnival Panorama, changing port order and departure times.