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Travelers frustrated as Royal Caribbean cancels summer cruises

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The Independent UK

Royal Caribbean suddenly cuts 20 cruises just days after Carnival canceled 11 sailings, report says

Royal Caribbean canceled cruises scheduled for next year, while Carnival’s cancellations affected sailings set for the fall

The Independent UK

Popular cruise line under fire for quietly raising onboard charges

Princess Cruises has raised both its ‘crew appreciation’ charge and service charges for food and drink

The Independent UK

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Picasso, Warhol and a Fabergé egg: How floating art became a staple on luxury cruises

From Picasso paintings brightening up the deck to workshops with renowned contemporary artists, here’s how cruising is going creative.

Euronews

From coeliac to vegan, the best cruises for special dietary needs

Some cruise lines and tour operators offer sailings dedicated to specific dietary needs

The Independent UK

Revealed: The world’s cleanest cruise ships

Vessels travelling through the US are investigated by the Centers for Disease Control twice a year

The Independent UK

Behind the scenes as Explora Journeys develops three new luxury cruise ships

The fleet is getting close to completion, giving passengers a greater choice of vessel

The Independent UK

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European cruises cancelled due to ships being stuck in Gulf ports

Cruise lines have been working ‘round the clock’ to repatriate passengers after vessels were unable to leave the docks in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi.

Euronews

Cruise Lines Are Raising Single-Supplement Fees—Here’s How to Avoid Them

Cruising alone can be an incredible experience. You get to explore new destinations, enjoy onboard entertainment, and travel on your own schedule without worrying about anyone else’s itinerary. Unfortunately, many solo travelers quickly discover an unexpected expense known as the single supplement fee. Because most cruise cabins are priced assuming…

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock: Is RCL Outperforming the Consumer Cyclical Sector?

Royal Caribbean Cruises has outperformed the consumer cyclical sector over the past year, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s outlook.

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Celestyal cancels Greek island cruises amid Iran war

Passengers booked onto the Aegean sailings can claim a refund or credit

The Independent UK

‘I was told the ocean was not for women’: The female captains making waves at sea

Cruise editor Marc Shoffman talks to the women making vital changes to the industry

The Independent UK

First look at revamped Celebrity Solstice cruise ship

The 18-year-old ship has returned to the water in Singapore after a 46-day refurbishment

The Independent UK

Celestyal Arabian Gulf cruise season ends early amid Iran conflict

Sailings in the Middle East have been cancelled since the outbreak of war

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Warships as diplomats: how the South African Navy is tasked with building ties with other nations

A naval exercise off the South African coast in January 2026, dubbed Will for Peace and involving the warships of South Africa, China, Russia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran, elicited international and domestic controversy. It also contributed to a further souring of relations between South Africa and the…

The Independent UK

Your rights as Middle East cruises disrupted by US-Iran war

Thousands of passengers remain on their ships in the Gulf

The Independent UK

How Celestyal changed my mind about winter sun cruises for families

Between dolphin sightings and desert Jeep tours, Marc Shoffman and family make unforgettable half-term memories on a cruise in the Arabian Gulf

The Independent UK

MSC Cruises reveals 2026 entertainment lineup including robot dogs

Updated live entertainment and game shows are also launching this year

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The Independent UK

Everything we know about the Mandarin Oriental’s luxury Nile river cruises

The offering will be launched in partnership with travel brand the Garranah Group

The Independent UK

Four new cruise ships are coming to Norwegian, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas – details revealed

Passengers are set to benefit from growing choice of family-focused and luxury cruise ships

The Independent UK

Viking unveils new Mississippi River cruise routes including bourbon tastings and visits to Graceland

Viking Cruises now has a choice of six routes along the Mississippi River

The Independent UK

Guests can learn how to spot whales on MSC Cruises’ debut Alaska sailings

A whale spotting expert will be available onboard during MSC Cruises’ debut Alaska season

Euronews

2026 European cruise travel trends: Smaller ships, cultural exchanges and F1

Europe’s cruise sector is ushering in a new era as it adapts to overtourism pressures and shifting traveller priorities.

The Independent UK

‘Everyone was clapping, I felt like a movie star’: What it’s like to get married on a cruise ship

Cruise editor Marc Shoffman hears from a couple who fell in love and got married at sea – and reveals how you can tie the knot on the water

The Independent UK

First look at new Emerald Astra luxury river cruise ship

The interior will include art installations in partnership with leading European galleries

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