Princess Cruises
Star Princess Carries 90,000 Guests in First Alaska Season
In April 2027, the 4,300-lower-berth Star Princess is scheduled for a Panama Canal voyage before returning to Seattle for a second Alaska summer.
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MSC Cruises
MSC Virtuosa to Leave Southampton for Brazil in November 2026
Before departing Southampton, MSC Virtuosa has four cruises remaining, from four to seven nights, calling at Ireland, Belgium, France, Portugal and Spain.
Royal Caribbean
Woman Rescued After 20 Hours Overboard From Odyssey of the Seas
Crew aboard the cargo vessel MSC Rossella III spotted a flashing light on the woman’s flotation device; she was taken to Katakolo and then a hospital in Pyrgos.
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Bar Harbor Needs a Landing Deal for Small Cruise Ships
Ells Pier, where American Cruise Lines has permits for vessels carrying no more than 250 passengers, lacks customs facilities for foreign-flagged cruise landings.
Carnival Cruise Line
Trial Over Carnival Horizon Death Delayed to January 2027
Anna Kepner was found dead in November 2025 as Carnival Horizon returned to Miami; prosecutors allege she was sexually assaulted before being asphyxiated.
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St. Petersburg Cruise Expansion Hinges on Passenger Access
American Cruise Lines is expected to return Nov. 3 for its fourth season, with approximately three ships per week calling at St. Petersburg through April.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Bliss Cancels Acapulco Call as Hurricane Trudy Strengthens
Shore excursions booked through Norwegian Cruise Line for Acapulco will be canceled automatically, with refunds credited to guests’ onboard accounts.
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Marseille Cruise Growth Pledge Needs Measurable Results
From January 2026, the strengthened Mediterranean Sustainable Cruise Charter will apply to signatory companies operating in Mediterranean waters under French jurisdiction.
Royal Caribbean
PortMiami Adds AI Traffic Monitoring for Busy 2026-27 Cruise Season
Explora Journeys’ Explora III and Scenic Eclipse are scheduled to call in October 2026, followed by Norwegian Aura in June and Hero of the Seas in August 2027.
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Rockland Projects $1.27 Million in Cruise Activity for 2026
Eight large-ship calls with approximately 13,574 lower berths remain after Seabourn Ovation’s final planned visit was canceled over a Cape Cod Canal transit issue.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunshine Warns of Norfolk Embarkation Traffic Delays
Guests generally park at Norfolk’s Cedar Grove lot and take a complimentary shuttle to the waterfront; accessible spaces and shuttle service are available.
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Hapag-Lloyd Unveils 2027 Europa Talks Program Aboard Europa
Peter Frey, a journalist and former editor-in-chief of German public broadcaster ZDF, will host selected voyages, where guests can question invited speakers directly.