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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.

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.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Launches Ambitious Plan to Turn Catalina Island Into a Caribbean Showpiece

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Cruises is joining a partnership to re-develop Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic as a great beach destination.
Cruise Reviews

I Visited Great Stirrup Cay Mid-Makeover and Here’s My Honest Take

Lissa Poirot -
I visited Great Stirrup Cay mid-expansion and share what's open now, what's still under construction, and what NCL's private island will look like when complete.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Takes a Bold Step With a New Bahamas Beach Club

Lissa Poirot -
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.
Port News

Juneau Moves Another Step Closer to New Downtown Cruise Terminal

Melissa Mayntz -
A new dock project in downtown Juneau is one step closer to welcoming guests as the lease agreement is officially approved.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Port Availability Forces Norwegian Dawn to Swap Homeport

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Dawn will not be embarking in Barcelona as planned for her August 2, 2026 sailing but the change is not too drastic.
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