MSC Orchestra was blocked from docking in Marseille, France, on February 2, due to protesting sailors, leading to operational challenges.
MSC Ship Barred From French Port by Protesting Sailors

Queen Mary 2 met up with Queen Mary in Long Beach during her World Voyage, the first time the two ships have met in 20 years.
Legendary Cunard Ships Meet for the First Time in 20 Years

Carnival is raising gratuity rates and one drink package pricing from April 2, but guests can lock in lower rates by pre-paying now.
Carnival Increasing Gratuities and Drink Package Cost in April 2026

A gastrointestinal outbreak aboard Seven Seas Mariner is the first reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2026.
Illness Disrupts Cruise as Ship Implements Enhanced Safety Steps

MSC Cruises is adding its luxury “ship-within-a-ship” concept to MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra following refurbishment schedule through early 2027.
MSC Cruises to Expand Yacht Club to MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra

Guests sailing from New York were notified onboard of a one-day delay, port changes, and cancelled excursions on MSC Meraviglia as severe weather blows in.
Winter Blast Disrupts MSC’s New York Cruise, Prompting Delay and Route Change

Carnival Sunshine’s February 1 itinerary is adjusted with a cancelled port and two other ports impacted to avoid rough weather.
Carnival Ship Shifts Itinerary to Keep Guests Clear of Dangerous Winter Storm

Celebrity Reflection ended up on a cruise to nowhere over the weekend when high winds arrived in port sooner than expected.
Celebrity Cruise Passengers Got an Unexpected Cruise to Nowhere

Margaritaville at Sea now has the highest per person gratuity rates in the cruise industry, but is it worth it?
Margaritaville at Sea Raises Daily Gratuities to Industry’s Highest

Nassau, Bahamas, welcomed an estimated 6.1 million guests in 2025, setting a new passenger record for the third year in a row.
Cruise Passenger Traffic Surges Again in the Bahamas