Royal Caribbean has officially extended the suspension of all scheduled visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, through the end of December 2026. This decision follows a previous announcement that had paused stops at the island through April 2026, Read More …
A recent voyage aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam was impacted by a health incident involving gastrointestinal illness. The vessel, which departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 28, returned to port on Friday following reports of a Read More …
Oceania Cruises has officially announced a significant shift in its passenger eligibility policy, declaring that it will become an adults-only cruise line. Effective January 2026, the Miami-based luxury operator will restrict access across its entire fleet of eight ships to Read More …
Following United States military actions in Venezuela in early January 2026, the Caribbean cruise industry faced logistical challenges primarily stemming from significant flight disruptions rather than direct maritime threats. While the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association confirms that most itineraries are operating Read More …
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak occurred aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas shortly after it departed from Tampa, Florida, for a week-long voyage. Approximately three days into the seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary, the vessel’s sanitation program reported Read More …
The cruise industry has undergone significant transformation over the past 25 years, as noted by travel writer Sarah Swain, who reflects on her experiences since her first voyage in 2001. Initially seen as an exclusive luxury for the few, cruising Read More …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a norovirus outbreak aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam. The incident occurred during a voyage that spanned from December 28, 2025, to January 9, 2026. Official data indicates that Read More …
The Disney Adventure, now the largest vessel in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, has officially departed Bremerhaven, Germany, to begin a complex repositioning voyage to its future homeport in Singapore. The 208,000-gross-ton ship is currently crossing the Atlantic toward Freeport, Read More …
On January 8, 2026, a maritime incident occurred at the port of Ushuaia, Argentina, involving two expedition cruise vessels, the World Voyager and the Viking Octantis. The event was precipitated by severe weather conditions, specifically a sudden wind gust reaching Read More …