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Royal Caribbean will redeploy Mariner of the Seas to the Mediterranean for summer 2027 with Portugal–Morocco–Spain open-jaws and a late-July Barcelona sailing built around the solar eclipse. Here is how the ship swap fits Freedom in the UK and what planners should watch.
Star Princess began her inaugural Alaska season from Seattle’s Pier 91 in May 2026, with 20 weekly Inside Passage roundtrips scheduled through mid-September. Here is what Sphere Class adds, how she compares with Royal Princess on the same pier, and how to shop Seattle Alaska sailings without guessing at fares.
Virgin Voyages opened its “Summer Starts Now” Sailor Loot window on May 21, 2026, with up to $400 in onboard credit on select sailings through October 2027. Here is how Sailor Loot differs from fare promos—and when an adults-only stack beats today’s mainstream family deals.
Disney Dream left Fort Lauderdale for Europe on May 2, 2026, leaving Disney Destiny as the sole Disney ship at Port Everglades through summer—with new 3-night Bahamas options and one-off 7-night Caribbean weeks. Here is how Fort Lauderdale compares to Port Canaveral for your 2026 planning.
Norwegian Cruise Line is selling Free at Sea and the upgraded Free at Sea Plus bundle for Caribbean sailings departing February 2026 onward. Here is when base perks are enough, when Plus pays off, and which Florida sailings to price first.
After three deaths aboard expedition ship MV Hondius, infectious disease experts tell CNBC mainstream cruisers face far higher odds from flu and norovirus than hantavirus—and share practical habits for summer sailings.
Harmony of the Seas completed Royal Amplified dry dock in Cádiz on May 19 and returns May 21 from Barcelona with new bars, nearly 100 added cabins, and a late-July reposition to Port Canaveral. Here is what changed onboard and how to shop Med summer or fall Caribbean sailings.