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The Surprising Way Brilliant Lady Is Reinventing Alaska Cruises

Virgin Voyages has officially entered the Alaska cruise market, launching its first Seattle sailings aboard Brilliant Lady with new Alaska-focused programming.

Why Ovation of the Seas Just Cancelled Its Hubbard Glacier Visit

Ovation of the Seas will not have the planned Hubbard Glacier cruising in order to reach Whittier earlier than typical.

Norwegian Gem Abruptly Drops Port From Several Mediterranean Itineraries

Norwegian Gem has removed and replaced Koper, Slovenia, from several one-way sailings this summer, presumably due to port availability.

The Largest Cruise Ships in the World: Top 30 Ranked for 2026

Discover the biggest cruise ships in the world, ranked by gross tonnage. From Icon of the Seas to MSC and Carnival giants, see how the top 30 stack up.

Princess Cruises Quietly Removes Istanbul from Multiple 2027 Sailings

Passengers booked on Enchanted Princess and Sun Princess voyages are receiving notices that Istanbul embarkations and overnight stays are being dropped.

Royal Caribbean Drops Cruise in Unexpected Deployment Move for Spectrum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas is being redeployed for summer 2027, canceling scheduled Japan itineraries and offering guests alternative routes.

Alaska’s Newest Cruise Players Have Officially Arrived

MSC Cruises’ MSC Poesia and Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady both made historic port calls to begin their first seasons in Alaska.

Dover Makes History With First-Ever Four-Ship Cruise Day

Dover Cruise Port marked its busiest day ever as four ships arrived simultaneously in Kent on May 8, 2026.

Norwegian Jade Returns from Dry Dock Without a Key Guest Service

Norwegian Jade has completed her dry dock but is temporarily unable to offer guest laundry services onboard.

MSC Cruises Strong Demand in Texas Turns Heads in Galveston

Six months after launching cruises from Galveston, MSC Cruises says passenger demand is fueling growth in the region.

Carnival Strips Platinum Benefits from Alaska Sailing Just Days Before Departure

More Platinum Carnival guests are losing loyalty benefits, this time on a Carnival Luminosa sailing from California to Alaska.

Norwegian Joy Cruise Cancelled as Entire Ship Booked for Charter

Norwegian Cruise Line has given guests multiple options for compensation after cancelling a 2027 sailing in favor of a private charter.