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New ships, itinerary changes, travel rules and planning dates from the cruise lines we book, explained in plain words with what each change means for your trip. Updated every week.

Itineraries & Homeports

Norwegian Adds More Great Stirrup Cay Calls for 2027

November 9, 2026

Norwegian is reworking its 2027 itineraries to bring about 200,000 more guests to Great Stirrup Cay, home of the new Great Tides Waterpark and a new pier.

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Itineraries & Homeports

Liberty of the Seas Returns to Galveston After Upgrades

November 4, 2026

Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas is back in Galveston after a major refit, sailing 4- and 5-night Western Caribbean cruises to Cozumel and Costa Maya.

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Itineraries & Homeports

Carnival Opens 2028–29 Cruises From Baltimore

November 2, 2026

Carnival opened bookings on Oct 29, 2026 for its 2028–29 Baltimore season, with Carnival Luminosa joining Carnival Miracle on cruises to 22 destinations.

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Itineraries & Homeports

Princess Reveals 2028-29 Australia Season and a 129-Night Grand World Odyssey

October 27, 2026

Princess announced its 2028-29 Australia and New Zealand season plus a 2029 world voyage on Oct. 27, 2026. Bookings open Nov. 10, 2026.

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Onboard & Policy

MSC World Asia Adds More Included Dining Ahead of Its December 2026 Debut

October 26, 2026

MSC Cruises detailed the included dining on MSC World Asia on Oct. 26, 2026. The ship starts 7-night Mediterranean cruises on Dec. 4, 2026.

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Onboard & Policy

Princess Brings Its Sanctuary Collection to Five More Ships Starting in 2027

October 22, 2026

Princess is adding its Sanctuary Collection to five Royal Class ships, with Royal Princess first on January 4, 2027. Sales open ship by ship through December 17, 2026.

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Onboard & Policy

Holland America Opens Alaska Heritage Tours for Its 80th Alaska Season in 2027

October 21, 2026

Holland America opened bookings on October 21, 2026 for Alaska Heritage Tours, a collection marking 80 years of sailing to Alaska during the 2027 season.

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Travel Rules

Cruising in Europe? What Has Changed at the Border, and What Hasn’t Yet

October 21, 2026

Europe's new Entry/Exit System is now fully in place and replaces passport stamps. The separate ETIAS travel authorization is not required yet, and no start date has been set.

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New Ships

Norwegian Bella Opens for Booking, Sailing From Barcelona in May 2028

October 20, 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the last of its Prima Class, starts seven-day Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona in May 2028. Bookings opened October 20, 2026.

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New Ships

Disney Believe Opens to All Guests, Sailing From Fort Lauderdale in December 2027

October 19, 2026

Disney's next Wish-class ship debuts December 18, 2027 with four- and five-night Bahamas and Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades. Bookings opened to everyone on October 19, 2026.

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Itineraries & Homeports

Royal Caribbean Will Sail in Europe Year-Round Starting in 2028

October 14, 2026

For 2028-29, Royal Caribbean adds its first year-round European season, with seven ships across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands. Bookings opened October 15, 2026.

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