Virgin Voyages
Hurricane Trudy May Reroute Brilliant Lady’s Los Angeles Cruise
On the October 10 sailing, Santa Barbara, San Diego and Ensenada replaced the Mexican Riviera calls after disruption from Hurricanes Rachel and Simon.
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Global Ports Seeks Redaction of Cruise Line Support in Haines Dock Bid
National Geographic-Lindblad endorsed both Global Ports and Port Chilkoot Development Corporation, while Royal Caribbean’s support also appeared across the competing bids.
Holland America Line
Holland America Unveils 2026 Holiday Cruises With Seasonal Dining
Bookings made October 13–21 on selected holiday voyages can include up to $200 in onboard credit per stateroom and one complimentary specialty-dining night.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Wins Third Straight World Cruise Award
The sixth annual ceremony was held at Princess Grand Jamaica on October 12, following online voting by industry professionals and the public from July 13 through August 21.
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Explora III Introduces Sisley Paris Spa Treatments at Sea
Explora III’s spa menu includes 60- and 90-minute Sisley Signature Facials and a 90-minute Black Rose Facial, delivered by specially trained therapists.
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Carnival Adds Two Private Beach Stops to 35% of Caribbean Cruises
Celebration Key on Grand Bahama combines beaches and lagoons with more than 30 dining and beverage outlets, plus cabanas and an adults-only beach club.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Port of Aberdeen Welcomes Record 54,000 Cruise Guests in 2026
VisitAberdeenshire’s Welcome to Aberdeenshire programme deployed 42 volunteers for 1,250 hours greeting passengers and providing visitor advice in 2026.
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Beachcomber Begins Belfast Refit Ahead of 2027 Miami Debut
The former Costa Fortuna, delivered in 2003 with 1,358 cabins, will add a live-music venue created in collaboration with Zac Brown.
P&O Cruises
Corazul Cruceros Set for Brazil Debut as Buenavista Nears Santos
After leaving Hong Kong, Buenavista stopped in Singapore for hull painting and maintenance before sailing via Mauritius, where additional crew and provisions came aboard.
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West Sea Plans €24M Drydock Expansion for 2028
West Sea is converting the 224-passenger World Explorer into Windstar’s all-suite Star Explorer, due to debut in December 2026 from Barcelona.
Royal Caribbean
Dominica Opens Cruise Season With Nearly 270 Calls Forecast
Rhapsody of the Seas has seven additional Dominica visits scheduled through the end of 2026, while Vision of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas will call at Roseau in winter.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival to Remove Two Australian-Based Ships in 2028
Carnival Splendor will remain year-round in Sydney and Carnival Encounter in Brisbane, while Luminosa’s final Australian sailing leaves Sydney on March 15, 2028.