MSC Euribia is going to remain in Dubai for the immediate future rather than setting sail amidst ongoing regional tensions.
Middle East Tensions Force MSC Euribia to Remain in Dubai Until Further Notice

Thanks to communication from Carnival Elation, the US Coast Guard was able to rescue a man on a sinking boat near Port Canaveral.
Cruise Ship Alerts Coast Guard to Sinking Sailboat Near Port Canaveral

Norwegian Cruise Line is temporarily extending drink packages to Great Stirrup Cay, but only for another month.
NCL Retreats from Controversial Drink Package Change on Private Island

This week’s cruise news roundup covers Robert Downey Jr. named godfather of Disney Adventure, Carnival cancelling Mexico excursions over safety concerns, Celebrity Infinity back at sea, and more.
Cruise News Roundup: Disney’s Iron Man Godfather, Carnival Safety Cancellations, and More

Costa Favolosa rocked and rolled through some rough seas that were caused by an extratropical cyclone in Brazil.
Costa Favolosa Hit by Violent Seas as Cyclone Rocks Ship Overnight

Disney Magic was immediately ready to assist a sailboat in distress but it turns out the aid was not necessary after all.
Disney Magic Assists Sailboat as Coast Guard Performs Emergency Airdrop

Guests will no longer get Coca-Cola Freestyle access with select Royal Caribbean drink packages, but they can add it for an extra fee.
Royal Caribbean Changes Popular Drink Package Benefit to an Add-On

Norwegian Cruise Line appears to be backtracking on recent dress code restrictions, but how will new guidelines be applied?
Norwegian Softens Dress Code After Backlash, But Confusion Still Reigns

Royal Caribbean has reorganized and updated its prohibited items list, which now also includes many items that are permitted onboard.
Royal Caribbean Revamps Banned Items List to Cut Confusion for Guests

Three Carnival Sunrise guests are suing Carnival Corp after a rough tender ride to Princess Cays allegedly caused injuries when a bench came loose.
Carnival Faces New Lawsuit After Guests Injured on Rough Tender Ride