Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas has reached a major construction milestone, officially beginning sea trials* in Turku, Finland, ahead of its July 2026 debut. The third ship in the revolutionary Icon Class has sailed the open ocean for the first time, marking one of the final phases of construction before welcoming its first vacationers. Over the next 10 days, more than 2,000 engineers

Norwegian Aura’s first two cruises have an itinerary change with Tarragona rather than Barcelona as a turnover port.
Norwegian Aura Swaps Homeports Over Port Availability Issues

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas has sailed into open waters for the first time as engineers test systems before the vessel enters service in July 2026.
Royal Caribbean’s Third Icon-Class Giant Kicks Off 10-Day Trials in Finland

Celebrity Xcel guests will not be able to enter the Le Seu Cathedral in Palma de Mallorca at the end of the upcoming transatlantic cruise.
Celebrity Cruises Warns Guests of Palma Cathedral Closure on Transatlantic Sailing

A 67-year-old passenger died during a snorkeling excursion near Moreton Island while sailing on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Splendor.
Carnival Splendor Guest Dies Snorkeling Hours Before Overboard Search

Carnival Sunshine is reversing the order of her 8-night itinerary to avoid poor weather, but no port visits are cancelled.
Carnival Sunshine Flips Itinerary and Swaps Ports to Dodge Bad Weather

Norwegian Cruise Line has issued new parking and arrival instructions for passengers sailing from Philadelphia.
Norwegian Cruise Line Issues New Parking Procedures for Philadelphia Sailings

Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced its long-awaited return to Philadelphia, becoming the first cruise line to sail from the city in 15 years. As the city of Philadelphia celebrates a momentous year with the country’s 250th anniversary happening this summer, NCL has brought yet another significant milestone to this storied city with

MSC Cruises is reinstating two previously cancelled sailings for MSC Euribia now that the ship has safely left the Arabian Gulf.
MSC Euribia Clears Strait of Hormuz, Upcoming Cruises Reinstated

A major search and rescue operation for a missing guest forced Carnival Splendor to arrive late in Sydney, pushing back embarkation.
Carnival Splendor Sydney Departure Delayed After Hours Long Search Operation