Norwegian Cruise Line hosted an exclusive ribbon-cutting and preview event for its new Great Tides Waterpark ahead of the September 4 opening.
NCL Cuts Ribbon on Biggest Private Island Upgrade Yet

Carnival Encounter will skip Cairns on its September 5 Great Barrier Reef sailing from Brisbane after reduced channel depths left the route to Cairns Cruise Terminal too shallow for the ship to safely transit, according to a guest notice reported by Cruise Hive. The six-night voyage is now expected to keep its scenic call at

Royal Caribbean has now canceled Serenade of the Seas’ August 30 Alaska sailing after previously delaying the cruise by two days for technical repairs in Vancouver. Guests had been told the shortened sailing would depart September 1, but the ship remained in port, and passengers were later informed the cruise would not operate, according to

MSC Poesia will not be visiting Endicott Arm for scenic cruising for her last three Alaskan sailings of the 2026 season.
Scenic Cruising Removed From MSC Poesia Alaska Itineraries

Royal Caribbean has announced Dolly as the name for the Chief Dog Officer on the upcoming Hero of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean Chooses Name for Next Chief Dog Officer

After a prestigious 28-year career with Princess Cruises, Captain Gennaro Arma has announced he is leaving the cruise line.
Longtime Princess Captain Announces Departure After 28 Years

Royal Caribbean has now cancelled the already shortened sailing for Serenade of the Seas as the ship requires ongoing repairs.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Alaska Cruise After Days of Repairs

Princess Cruises has ended direct local sales operations in Taiwan effective August 31, while existing bookings and scheduled 2026 sailings are expected to continue as planned. Central News Agency reported that Princess’ Taiwan operating entity has stopped taking new local bookings and that future reservations will need to be handled through international or overseas sales

Carnival has adjusted the itinerary of an upcoming sailing aboard Carnival Encounter due to shallow channel waters entering Cairns, Australia.
Carnival Ship Can’t Reach Australian Port Due to Shallow Waters

Carnival Cruise Line launched Carnival Rewards today, a first-of-its-kind loyalty program in the cruise industry that gives guests more ways to earn rewards, achieve status and be recognized in ways that matter most to them. Building on more than 50 years of creating fun, memorable vacations for millions of guests every year, Carnival Rewards marks the next evolution