Cruise News Roundup: Lawsuits, Protests, Groundings, and a Brand New Lunch Menu

Virgin Voyages swaps Bermuda for Canada, a ship runs aground near the Cast Away island, Norwegian settles a drowning lawsuit, and Carnival tests a new lunch menu.

Norwegian Breakaway’s Canada Cruise Gets a Complete Port Shake-Up

One Norwegian Breakaway sailing in October 2027 is completely adjusted, but guests have plenty of time to change their plans.

The Titanic Stern: Why It’s More Wrecked Than the Bow

From its massive propellers and luxury lounges to the poop deck, where passengers made their last stand. Plus, what the Titanic’s stern looks like on the ocean floor today.

One Guest Asked to Fish From Their Balcony and Carnival’s Answer Was Firm

Carnival Cruise Line has made it clear that fishing onboard, even from cove balcony cabins, is not allowed.

British Cruise Ship Returns to Port After Oil Spill Closes River

Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition returned to Antwerp shortly after departing when an oil spill involving another vessel forced authorities to close the Scheldt River.

Another Princess Ship Misses French Port Due to Ongoing Protest

Protests over rising fuel costs forced Enchanted Princess to skip its visit to Ajaccio, Corsica, on April 9, 2026.

Royal Caribbean Repositions Oasis-Class Ship From Texas to Florida

Royal Caribbean is repositioning Symphony of the Seas away from Galveston in 2027, but Icon of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas remain on the Texas schedule.

MSC Takes a Bold Step With a New Bahamas Beach Club

MSC Group has reached an agreement to transform part of the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama into a new private beach club for its cruise passengers.

Refreshed MSC Poesia Sets Sail for Cruise Line’s First-Ever Alaska Season

MSC Poesia is out of dry dock with the MSC Yacht Club addition and other upgrades and is now making her way to Alaska.

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