Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Dawn Is First Cruise Ship to Fail CDC Inspection in 2026
The March 29 report noted two fruit flies at lunch service, one on bread, and dairy storage at 47 degrees Fahrenheit with milk above CDC guidance.
Caribbean
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Warns Galveston Passengers of CT25 Route Changes
Guests parking at the port are being directed first to their lots with luggage and companions, then by complimentary shuttle to Cruise Terminal 25, except at the Express Lot and SMP Garage.
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises Plans Seven-Ship North America Deployment in 2028
The 2028 itineraries include overnight calls at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and Sandy Cay’s debut nearby, with five beaches and tender access from ships docked at Ocean Cay.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream Delayed Off Belize by Anchor Retrieval Problem
Guests said divers might be needed to inspect the anchor near reef waters outside Belize City, a tender port where ships transfer passengers ashore by smaller vessels.
News
Caribbean Cruise Capacity Set to Hit Record 16.5 Million in 2026
Norwegian is posting the sharpest increase among the four major Caribbean operators, with capacity up 55 percent from 2025, compared with MSC’s 23 percent.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Lists Discovery-Class Ships at 4,300 Guests
The orderbook also lists Legend of the Seas near its double-occupancy capacity; with all berths filled, that ship can carry about 7,600 guests.
Princess Cruises
Norovirus Sickens 115 on Caribbean Princess Voyage
The affected sailing skipped Nassau because of the outbreak; Princess did not announce itinerary changes for the next six-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.
Carnival Cruise Line
Iowa Passenger Surrenders in Carnival Sunrise Teen Assault Case
The ship had left PortMiami on March 16 for a five-night Western Caribbean cruise, and the incident did not change the itinerary or delay debarkation.
News
Margaritaville at Sea to Launch First National Campaign in May
The creative uses natural lighting and documentary-style framing, and Beachcomber is expected to give the line a third Florida homeport at PortMiami in early 2027.
News
Margaritaville at Sea Expands Heroes Month With Caribbean Giveaway
As Margaritaville at Sea moves toward a larger fleet presence, its heroes program shows how niche cruise brands are using recognition to build loyalty and stand apart.
News
AmaWaterways Christens Second Magdalena River Ship in Colombia
AmaWaterways’ growing Magdalena program signals a broader revival of Colombian river tourism, linking cruise demand with local culture and communities long off the global map.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Festivale Nears Exterior Completion at Meyer Werft
Carnival is using its Excel-class growth to deepen its Caribbean strategy, pairing larger ships with private-destination calls that keep more guests inside its own ecosystem.