John Shallo

Oceania Cruises' first Sonata-class ship has reached a major construction milestone. Oceania Sonata was floated out at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Italy on August 27 and will now move into the fitting-out phase ahead of its planned 2027 delivery.

Carnival Conquest diverted from its route in the Caribbean on August 26 to rescue the sole occupant of a disabled sailboat while the ship was sailing toward Grenada. Carnival Cruise Line told

Seabourn names the first Atlantic speakers joining select fall 2026 Seabourn Ovation cruises, including David Frum, Megan Garber and Evan Smith.

Norwegian Escape is set for its first Boston visit, becoming the first Breakaway Plus-class NCL ship to call at the city’s cruise port.

Low water on the Rhine, Moselle and Danube is disrupting river cruises, with Phoenix extending flexible rebooking through September 9.

Holland America reveals Oosterdam’s redesigned Ocean Bar with a new stage, expanded live entertainment and an Art Deco-inspired look.

Disney Cruise Line is adding a notable new itinerary for spring 2028: an eight-night Disney Fantasy sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Bermuda, including an overnight call at King's Wharf plus visits to both Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

Royal Caribbean has canceled Royal Beach Club Paradise Island reservations for guests visiting Nassau on January 23, 2027, after a charter group reserved e

Costa Fortuna departed Piraeus on September 4 for what is scheduled to be its final cruise for Costa Cruises, closing a 23-year run with the Italian brand

Carnival Tropicale reservations are now open ahead of the new Excel-class ship’s April 2028 debut from Galveston, Texas.