Royal Caribbean has announced the expected release dates for ship deployment plans and itineraries from summer 2028 to winter 2029.
Royal Caribbean Sets Dates for Its Next Wave of New Itineraries

Ruby Princess will skip Kauai on its September 17, 2026 Hawaii cruise from San Francisco as the island continues recovering from Hurricane Lowell. Cruise Hive reports that Princess Cruises notified guests that the 16-night sailing will no longer call at Nawiliwili. Instead, Ruby Princess is scheduled to arrive earlier in Honolulu and remain overnight, giving

Ruby Princess is dropping a visit to Kauai and extending a visit to Honolulu following the impact of Hurricane Lowell.
Hurricane Lowell Aftermath Forces Ruby Princess Itinerary Change

A small fire on Phoenix Riesen’s Amadea required 320 guests to be evacuated to a different area until the fire was extinguished.
Laundry Room Fire Prompts Cruise Ship to Evacuate 320 Passengers

A fight onboard Costa Smeralda involved 13 young guests, all of whom were charged with aggravated brawling by Palermo authorities.
Police Investigate 13 Guests After Brawl on Costa Smeralda

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the entertainment lineup for Norwegian Aura, led by “Whitney: A Celebration of Whitney Houston,” a new 45-minute production developed with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music. The show will combine live vocals, a live band, visual effects, and staging that extends beyond the main stage in

Royal Caribbean has named retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson godmother of Legend of the Seas. Robinson, the first woman in U.S. history to lead a combatant command, previously headed U.S. Northern Command and NORAD during a 37-year Air Force career. She will take part in the ship’s naming celebration in Fort Lauderdale

Royal Princess is skipping Juneau and Ketchikan on its September 12 Alaska sailing after Princess Cruises told guests that a technical issue with the ship’s engines was limiting the speed needed to maintain the original itinerary. A guest letter reproduced by Cruise Fever says the issue does not affect the safety of guests or crew

Retired U.S. Air Force General, Lori J. Robinson, has officially been named godmother of Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean Names History-Making General as New Ship’s Godmother

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the entertainment lineup for Norwegian Aura, including an exclusive tribute to Whitney Houston.
Norwegian’s Newest Ship Adds an Exclusive Whitney Houston Tribute Show