Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its new Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas will officially open on September 4, 2026, marking a major addition to the cruise line’s private island destination.

Guests sailing to Great Stirrup Cay on or after the opening date can now purchase waterpark day passes in advance and reserve private cabanas located near the park’s main attractions. The cabanas accommodate up to six guests and include waterpark admission.

Carnival marked a major milestone on June 1, 2026, with the official opening of a series of enhancements on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, one of the cruise line's most popular private destinations in The Bahamas.

The celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy, highlighting the completion of a project that brings new amenities, expanded beachfront facilities, and a long-awaited pier that will transform how guests arrive on the island.

Royal Caribbean Group has strengthened its shipboard workforce by recruiting more than 400 new hires in Indonesia, highlighting the company's continued interest in attracting talent from one of the world's leading seafaring nations.

Working in partnership with recruitment agency PT Equinox, Royal Caribbean Group's Global Talent Attraction team conducted hiring activities in Jakarta and Bali, focusing on filling a variety of key shipboard positions across its fleet.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced its Employees of the Month for April aboard the cruise ship Bolette, recognizing three crew members whose dedication and professionalism have made a positive impact on both guests and fellow colleagues.

This week, the newest TUI Cruises ship Mein Schiff Flow finally started breathing.

Passengers aboard the cruise ship Silver Whisper witnessed an emotional rescue operation in the Pacific Ocean after the vessel responded to a distress call involving a disabled yacht with an injured crew member onboard.

The rescue took place during Silver Whisper’s current 24-day Transpacific, Reposition Spring voyage from Papeete to Vancouver.

A cruise excursion in Greece took an unexpected turn this week after a tourist bus carrying cruise passengers was involved in a traffic accident on the island of Corfu.

The cruise ship Carnival Breeze narrowly passed a surprise UPSH inspection carried out by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, receiving the lowest possible passing score.

The unannounced inspection took place on May 14, 2026, while the ship was in Galveston, Texas. Inspectors gave Carnival Breeze final score of 86. Under CDC rules, any score of 85 or lower is considered a failed inspection.

A crew member on board the Valiant Lady has filed a complaint against her former partner, also a crew member on the ship, over sexual assault during the vessel’s stay in Palermo, Italy, according to local media reports.

Carnival Corporation is bringing its surplus meal donation program to Latin America for the first time, starting with Roatán. The company announced that 210 portions of prepared but unserved meals from the Carnival Jubilee were donated to local organizations supporting communities in need.