Explore six cruise trends MSC says will define 2026 — from Me‑Kends and fan voyages to quiet‑cations.
Six Travel Trends Expected to Influence Cruising in 2026

Marc Kazlauskas named president of Norwegian Cruise Line as fleet expands and Great Stirrup Cay upgrades begin in 2026.
Industry Veteran Takes Helm as President of Norwegian Cruise Line

MSC Cruises has banned smart glasses from public areas onboard, but are they as big of a risk as it seems? Not all guests agree.
MSC Cruises Bans Smart Glasses to Protect Privacy

PortMiami welcomed more than 75,000 guests on November 30 even with the largest homeported ships absent on that day.
PortMiami Sees Most Cruise Passengers Ever in a Single Day

Reservations are now open for Carnival Kitchen classes in 2026 aboard all three of the line’s Excel-class vessels.
Carnival Opens 2026 Reservations for Popular Cooking Classes

Royal Caribbean is changing more itineraries on multiple ships to bring guests to the new beach club in Nassau and not everyone agrees.
Royal Caribbean Makes Port Change Some Guests Aren’t Happy About

Anthem of the Seas is adjusting all three ports of call on her next sailing to be sure tendering operations go smoothly.
Anthem of the Seas Tweaks South Pacific Schedule to Ease Tendering

MSC World Atlantic bookings open! The 6,774‑guest ship debuts from Port Canaveral in Nov 2027 with Caribbean itineraries.
Bookings Open For MSC World Atlantic, Line’s Fourth World-Class Ship

Royal Caribbean’s 2027–28 lineup features 13 ships, new ports, and private destinations across the Caribbean.
Royal Caribbean Reveals 2027–28 Caribbean Cruises Across 13 Ships

Virgin Voyages is matching high-level loyalty programs across multiple cruise lines, hotels, and airlines in unprecedented ways.
Virgin Voyages Launches Bold Loyalty Match Program