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Port Upgrades

Cruise ports worldwide are evolving with new terminals, expanded piers, and upgraded facilities. This hub highlights the latest port improvements and renovations, showing how these changes impact your embarkation, disembarkation, and overall cruise experience.

Port News

Santorini Shifts How Cruise Passengers Reach the Island

Lissa Poirot -
A new rule approved by Santorini’s Municipal Port Fund will require most cruise passengers to come ashore through the island’s Old Port of Fira.
Port News

Costa Maya Protest Shuts Down Royal Caribbean Excursions

Lissa Poirot -
A labor protest outside Costa Maya’s cruise port in Mahahual, Mexico, forced the cancellation of shore excursions for cruise passengers on June 2, 2026.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Completes Half Moon Cay Transformation With New Pier and Amenities

Lissa Poirot -
Carnival completes major upgrades at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, adding a new pier, beach amenities, and dining venues for its largest ships to visit.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Sets September Opening Date for Massive New Waterpark

Melissa Mayntz -
Great Tides Waterpark on Great Stirrup Cay will open on September 4 for guests to enjoy. Day passes can be purchased in advance.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival’s Roatan Destination Gets Major Upgrade With New Pool Area

Melissa Mayntz -
The first-ever pool area has now opened at Carnival Cruise Line's Isla Tropicale in Roatan, Honduras, with a splash pad and swim-up bar.
Royal Caribbean News

Government Rejects Perfect Day Mexico in Major Blow to Royal Caribbean

Catie Kovelman -
The Mexican government has rejected Perfect Day Mexico, dealing a major blow to Royal Caribbean's $821M Mahahual waterpark and private resort plans.
Port News

Seward Cruise Terminal Opening Delayed After Inspection Uncovers Issues

Catie Kovelman -
Seward’s upgraded cruise port needs to make some final fixes before welcoming cruise ships, which has led to a short delay before opening.
Royal Caribbean News

The Unexpected Reason Royal Caribbean Just Switched an Alaska Homeport

Melissa Mayntz -
At least two Ovation of the Seas sailings will be using Whittier instead of Seward in the coming days due to port construction.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Warns Galveston Cruisers of Traffic Snarls Impacting Two Sailings

Melissa Mayntz -
Road construction and a local event may dramatically impact traffic for two Carnival ships sailing from Galveston.
Port News

MSC Has Its Sights on Expanding Grand Turk for Bigger Cruise Traffic

Lissa Poirot -
Turks and Caicos officials are moving ahead with a major redevelopment plan for Grand Turk that aims to increase cruise capacity on the island.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Leaving Norwegian Jewel in Philadelphia Takes More Steps Than Usual

Lissa Poirot -
Because Philadelphia’s cruise terminal is still under construction, Norwegian Cruise Line is routing disembarking passengers through airport transfers and hotel shuttles.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Warns Australian Cruisers of Surprise Terminal Switch for Six Sailings

Emrys Thakkar -
Carnival informs guests of homeport changes affecting six Carnival Adventure cruises from Sydney, moving select 2026 sailings to White Bay Terminal.
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