News
Margaritaville at Sea Islander Reroutes to Avoid Storm Melissa
Melissa’s disruption shows how storm season is reshaping Caribbean cruising, with lines leaning on flexible routing to protect schedules as key ports face growing weather risk.
Itinerary Change
Holland America Line
Holland America Plans 28-Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Cruise for 2027
Marking a century since Pan Am’s pioneering flights, this unique sailing blends historic routes with cultural programming, honoring icons of American innovation and global travel.
Royal Caribbean
China’s Rising Port Fees Prompt Cruise Lines to Skip Major Chinese Ports
China's escalating port fees for U.S.-linked ships are prompting cruise lines to bypass major Chinese ports, shifting regional travel patterns and benefiting non-U.S. and domestic operators.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises Expands West Coast Sailings for 2027-2028 Season
Princess Cruises’ latest West Coast program brings expanded ship options, regional culinary experiences, and flexible itineraries, highlighting its enduring role in West Coast travel.
News
Luxury Cruise Lines Expand Polar Voyages with New Routes and Eco Focus
Luxury cruise operators are meeting rising demand for exclusive polar adventures, introducing new routes and prioritizing eco-friendly practices to enhance guest experiences in remote regions.
Royal Caribbean
Noreaster Forces Cruise Lines to Delay Departures and Reroute Itineraries
Cruise lines face itinerary overhauls and extended port stays as severe coastal weather shutters major East Coast harbors, underscoring challenges of maritime travel during autumn storms.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Legend Makes Unscheduled Stop in Acapulco After 15-Year Hiatus
Carnival Legend’s unexpected stop in Acapulco underscores shifting cruise routes and the city’s renewed role in global tourism as operators adapt to changing conditions and regional demand.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Legend Makes Rare Acapulco Stop After Hurricane Reroutes Ship
Carnival Legend’s unscheduled Acapulco stop spotlighted the port’s readiness and offered guests unique excursions, while bringing renewed focus to Acapulco’s cruise tourism revival.
Royal Caribbean
Liberty of the Seas Trades Bermuda for Saint John Amid Tropical Storm Jerry
Liberty of the Seas’ itinerary shift underscores the cruise industry’s growing need for contingency planning as Atlantic storms increasingly disrupt routes and port calls across the region.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises Drops Labadee Stops for 2025–2026 Over Safety Concerns
Celebrity Cruises’ decision follows ongoing security concerns in Haiti, with Labadee’s removal reflecting wider industry shifts in response to updated travel advisories and regional instability.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Unveils 2027-28 Itineraries With Solar Eclipse Cruise Highlight
Carnival’s 2027-28 lineup expands its reach with Caribbean, European, and Mediterranean itineraries, while the rare at-sea solar eclipse cruise has fueled strong early demand.
Royal Caribbean
Hurricane Priscilla Prompts Cruise Ships to Divert From Mexican Riviera Ports
Cruise lines are altering Pacific coast routes as Hurricane Priscilla intensifies, with itinerary changes likely to impact tourism-dependent ports and local businesses in southwestern Mexico.