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Virgin Voyages has revised a number of Brilliant Lady's 2027 Alaska itineraries, swapping ports and adjusting calls as the cruise line prepares for its second season in the region.
Carnival Sunshine is a 102,853gt Sunshine-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Built by Fincantieri in 1996 as Carnival Destiny, the 272-metre vessel underwent a major transformation in 2013 and re-entered service under its current name.
Brilliant Lady is Virgin Voyages' fourth Lady Ship. Built by Fincantieri, she entered commercial service in September 2025 and is approximately 110,000 GT, 277.2 metres long, with more than 2,770 guests and around 1,160 crew.
Resilient Lady is the third cruise ship delivered by Fincantieri for Virgin Voyages. Delivered in December 2022, the ship is approximately 110,000 GT, 277.2 metres long and designed for more than 2,770 guests with 1,160 crew.
Firefighting and salvage operations around the Greek ro-ro Blue Carrier 2 continued into a third day, with five tugs operating near Tinos as crews tackled remaining hotspots aboard the vessel.
Carnival Sunshine's return to Norfolk has been delayed by a day after the ship slowed and altered course to avoid rough weather associated with a nor'easter, shortening its following Bahamas cruise.
Virgin Voyages has delayed Valiant Lady's arrival and next departure from New York after a nor'easter closed the port, reducing the ship's forthcoming Bermuda stay to a single daytime call.
Royal Caribbean has contacted selected guests booked on Allure of the Seas' 27 September sailing to ask whether they would voluntarily move to a later departure or cancel their cruise in return for compensation.
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas has remained overnight at PortMiami for required maintenance, delaying its departure by a day and forcing the cancellation of a scheduled call at Costa Maya.
Carnival Cruise Line is temporarily requiring full in-person safety briefings on five ships sailing between September 26 and 28 as part of occasional safety-drill procedures.
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