Strong winds forced MSC Preziosa to pause its New Year celebrations, including a live show from DJ Alok, and rush guests inside.
Unexpected Weather Rocks New Year’s Celebration on MSC Ship

Royal Caribbean is launching its new Points Choice rewards program in 2026, letting guests earn and apply loyalty points across Royal, Celebrity, and Silversea.
First Look at Royal Caribbean’s New Points Choice Loyalty Plan

A 76-year-old American cruise guest was medically evacuated from Viking Sky after suffering a femur fracture during her cruise.
Injured Passenger Rescued from Cruise by Mexican Navy

Search efforts have been suspended for an elderly woman overboard from Nieuw Statendam near Cuba on New Year’s Day.
Coast Guard Halts Search for Overboard Guest After 8-Hour Effort

A Carnival cruise guest was caught with videos depicting illegal acts toward dogs while disembarking from Mardi Gras.
How a Simple Device Check Ended With a Cruise Passenger in Handcuffs

Princess Cruises’ Star Princess appeared in the New Year’s Day Rose Parade in California, set against a stunning Alaska backdrop.
Newest Princess Ship “Sails” in New Year’s Day Rose Parade

Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess and Oceania Cruises’ Allura have made historic first visits on January 1, 2026, in Port St. Maarten.
Port St. Maarten Kicks off 2026 with Dual Maiden Cruise Calls

An overboard has been confirmed from Nieuw Statendam and search operations are underway to find the missing guest.
Urgent Search Underway After Passenger Goes Overboard on New Year’s Day

More cruise ship outbreaks were reported in 2025 than in the past two years, but cruisers shouldn’t be too worried just yet.
Cruise Ship Outbreaks are On the Rise – Should Cruisers Worry?