Royal Caribbean removes Labadee from itineraries through April 2028
Royal Caribbean has removed Labadee from another 44 itineraries across nine ships, extending the destination’s absence through April 2028.
Deck7 Editorial · 6 min readLatest in Itinerary changes
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise returns a day late
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise's return to Palm Beach was delayed by a full day after severe weather cancelled its Freeport call and restricted access to the Florida port.
Deck7 Editorial · 5 min readThree cruise ships reach Miami six hours late
Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Getaway and Queen Elizabeth reached PortMiami six to seven hours late after gale-force conditions made the approach unsafe.
Deck7 Editorial · 5 min readIndependence of the Seas swaps Bermuda for Canada
Royal Caribbean redirected Independence of the Seas from Bermuda to an overnight call at Saint John, New Brunswick, as hazardous Atlantic weather threatened its five-night voyage.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min readVirgin Voyages cancels Brilliant Lady's October 2027 sailing
Virgin Voyages has cancelled Brilliant Lady's seven-night sailing from Los Angeles on 30 October 2027 because the ship has been booked for a private charter.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min readUtopia of the Seas swaps Bahamas for Mexico hours before departure
Royal Caribbean has diverted Utopia of the Seas from Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay to Cozumel on its 26 October 2026 sailing as severe weather threatens the Bahamas.
Deck7 Editorial · 3 min readStorms and strikes disrupt Ventura and MSC Virtuosa cruises from Southampton
Severe weather and disruption at French ports have delayed Southampton sailings aboard Ventura and MSC Virtuosa, shortening one cruise and removing three scheduled calls across the two itineraries.
Deck7 Editorial · 5 min readCarnival Spirit's repositioning cruise reduced to one port call
Carnival Spirit's repositioning voyage from Seattle to Mobile was reduced to a single destination call after a repair-related delay and weather connected to Hurricane Trudy disrupted the itinerary.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min readBrilliant Lady abandons Mexican Riviera cruise as Hurricane Trudy threatens route
Virgin Voyages has rerouted Brilliant Lady away from Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta as Hurricane Trudy affects the Mexican Riviera.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min readRoyal Caribbean sends two ships to Canada as Atlantic weather wrecks warm-weather itineraries
Royal Caribbean has diverted Oasis of the Seas and Vision of the Seas to Canada after Atlantic weather forced major changes to cruises originally bound for the Bahamas and Bermuda.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min readCarnival Panorama cancels two Mexican ports as Hurricane Simon disrupts itinerary
Carnival Panorama has cancelled Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán on its 10 October Mexican Riviera cruise, replacing the calls with Ensenada as Hurricane Simon affects the region.
Deck7 Editorial · 2 min readVirgin Voyages changes 2027 Alaska itineraries and swaps ports
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.
Deck7 Editorial · 2 min readCarnival Sunshine delayed returning to Norfolk by nor'easter
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.
Deck7 Editorial · 2 min readNor'easter delays Valiant Lady and cuts Bermuda visit
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.
Deck7 Editorial · 3 min readIcon of the Seas delayed overnight in Miami for maintenance
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.
Deck7 Editorial · 2 min readMaintenance delay forces Queen Elizabeth to cancel Juneau and Endicott Fjord
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth departed Seattle around 24 hours late because of essential maintenance, forcing the cancellation of Juneau and scenic cruising in Endicott Fjord.
Deck7 Editorial · 2 min readTwo medical evacuations delay Oasis of the Seas and cancel Port Canaveral call
Two guests were taken ashore for urgent medical care in Nassau, delaying Oasis of the Seas' return to Cape Liberty and forcing Royal Caribbean to cancel the following voyage's Port Canaveral call.
Deck7 Editorial · 2 min readCairns fast-tracks dredging after shallow channel forces cruise diversions
Ports North has accelerated maintenance dredging in Cairns after abnormal siltation reduced parts of Trinity Inlet below nine metres and forced two Carnival cruise ships to change their calls.
Deck7 Editorial · 3 min readMSC Poesia drops Endicott Arm from final Alaska cruise
MSC Cruises has removed scenic cruising through Endicott Arm from MSC Poesia's final Alaska sailing of 2026 while extending the ship's scheduled visit to Juneau.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min readExplora I redeployed from the Middle East to South America
Explora Journeys has placed Explora I's replacement 2027-28 winter programme on sale, confirming a full South American season after withdrawing the ship from the Middle East.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min readHolland America brings Oosterdam refit forward, cancelling existing cruises
Holland America Line has brought Oosterdam's major Evolution refurbishment forward by five weeks, cancelling previously published cruises and adding five new Mediterranean, transatlantic and Caribbean voyages.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min readRoyal Caribbean cancels Serenade of the Seas Alaska cruise after guests board
Royal Caribbean cancelled Serenade of the Seas' 30 August Alaska cruise after guests had boarded in Vancouver and repair teams were unable to resolve a technical issue.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min readTyphoon Saudel shortens Spectrum of the Seas cruise from Shanghai
Royal Caribbean delayed and shortened a Spectrum of the Seas cruise from Shanghai after Typhoon Saudel closed the port and kept the preceding voyage at sea for an additional night.
Deck7 Editorial · 2 min readMSC cancels MSC Armonia voyage to South Africa over Red Sea safety concerns
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Armonia's 26-night voyage from Marghera to Durban because it says safe passage through the Suez Canal and Red Sea cannot be guaranteed.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min readNorwegian Getaway remains overnight in Miami for shore-power commissioning
Norwegian Getaway will remain at PortMiami overnight on 24 August while the ship participates in commissioning work for the port’s shore-power system.
Deck7 Editorial · 3 min readScenic extends European low-water warning to 10 September
Scenic has extended its notification window for European river cruises affected by low water to departures through 10 September, although recent rainfall has allowed some Upper Danube stretches to reopen.
Deck7 Editorial · 5 min readExplora Journeys cancels 2027–28 Middle East sailings
Explora Journeys has cancelled its planned 2027–28 Middle East cruises, with Explora V being redeployed to the Mediterranean and Explora I moving to South America.
Deck7 Editorial · 4 min read