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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.
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.
A new cruise passenger terminal at Ferrol in Galicia is expected to open in spring 2027 under Global Ports Holding's 30-year concession at the Spanish port.
All 29 people aboard the Greek-flagged ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2 were safely evacuated after a fire broke out while the ship was sailing north of Mykonos.
MSC Group's Explora Journeys plans to enter European river cruising after signing a letter of intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard. Sales are expected to open in 2027.
Royal Caribbean has cancelled calls at Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas on Navigator of the Seas' 25 September sailing as Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico's Pacific coast.
Travelmarvel's first purpose-built ocean ship will sail Mediterranean seasons for Travelmarvel and polar expeditions for Quark Expeditions under an unusual shared operating arrangement.