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April 10 Reroutes, New Mega-Ship Thrills, and Ships Through 2037
Explora Journeys redirects Explora II from the Middle East to the Mediterranean for winter 2026-27 over security concerns. MSC Cruises unveils The Harbour outdoor family park on MSC World Asia debuting December 2026. And Fincantieri posts record profits with a backlog of 79 cruise ships extending to 2037.
17 min
April 09 Antarctica On Sale, A Ship For Sale, New Shows
Princess Cruises opens bookings for its 2027-28 South America season with Antarctic scenic cruising aboard Majestic Princess. China Merchants lists the former Viking Sun for sale at $420 million, signaling a retreat from luxury cruising. And Margaritaville at Sea holds Nashville auditions for live music aboard its upcoming Beachcomber ship.
14 min
April 08 Onboard Incident, Florida Port Fight, Carnival Dream Refresh
A Florida man is arrested for alleged indecent exposure aboard Celebrity Eclipse after an eight-night Caribbean cruise. Governor DeSantis signs SB 302 restricting dredging in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, blocking a proposed mega-ship terminal near Tampa. And Carnival Dream returns to Galveston after a 16-day Marseille dry dock with new guest-facing upgrades.
19 min
April 07 Drink Packages, Safety Data, and Disney Cruises in Japan
Norwegian Cruise Line reverses its drink package exclusion at Great Stirrup Cay after guest backlash, while investing $150 million in island upgrades. DOT data shows cruise ship sex crime reports rose to 131 in 2025 amid record passenger volumes. And Oriental Land forms a subsidiary for Disney-branded Japan cruises targeting 2028 service.
17 min
April 05 PortMiami Gridlock, Princess Alaska Boom, Hydrogen Cruise First
Miami-Dade weighs a direct rail link from MIA to PortMiami as cruise traffic hits record levels. Princess Cruises sets a record 2026 Alaska season with 180 sailings across eight ships. And Viking floats out the Viking Libra, the cruise industry's first hydrogen-powered vessel.
21 min
April 04 Weather Switches, Stowaway Owls, and Celebrity Wellness at Sea
Silversea's Silver Ray drops its Madeira overnight for weather and adds Leixoes, Portugal instead. Two stowaway burrowing owls from a Royal Caribbean cruise are finally released back in Florida after a year-long international rescue. And Explora Journeys launches a structured wellness program with tennis star Jannik Sinner across its fleet.
9 min
April 04 Cancellations, Yacht Club Upgrades, and Disney Believe
TUI Cruises cancels Mein Schiff 4 and 5 sailings through March 2026 as Middle East conflict keeps ships docked in the Gulf. MSC Cruises opens bookings for refurbished Musica and Orchestra with new Yacht Club suites debuting in late 2026. And Disney Cruise Line unveils the Disney Believe, its fourth Wish-class ship set to sail in late 2027.
20 min
April 02 New Beach Club, New Ship, Big Upgrades
Royal Caribbean announces Royal Beach Club Lelepa in Vanuatu, its first private destination in the Southern Hemisphere, opening October 2027. American Cruise Lines' new riverboat American Encore begins its Panama Canal delivery voyage for a May 2026 Columbia River debut. And Victory Cruise Lines invests $5 million upgrading two ships during their 2026 Jacksonville layup.
20 min
April 01 Cancellations, China Entry Rules, and Cabo Timing Shifts
Celestyal Cruises cancels spring 2026 sailings as its ships remain stuck in the Gulf amid Middle East conflict. Shanghai begins processing cruise passengers under China's expanded 15-day visa-free transit policy. And Carnival adjusts port times and sequences for 11 Panorama Mexican Riviera itineraries in late 2026.
18 min
March 31 Alaska Fjord Reroutes, $100 Oil, and Disney Midnight Magic
Holland America and Carnival drop Tracy Arm Fjord from all 2026 Alaska cruises after a landslide and tsunami near South Sawyer Glacier. Brent crude above $100 puts unhedged Carnival Corporation in the fuel cost spotlight. And Disney Cruise Line debuts its Midnight Magic ad campaign during the Oscars, emphasizing quiet family moments over spectacle.
19 min

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