Viking took delivery of its 13th ocean ship, Viking Mira, this week — and the math behind its fleet size reveals a deliberate philosophy that sets it apart from every other cruise line.
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Carnival Cruise Line opened a brand-new 48,000-square-foot pool complex at Isla Tropicale in Roatán, Honduras — the destination's first-ever pool area — alongside a full rebrand of the former Mahogany Bay.
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Universal Studios Florida's Horror Make-Up Show closed after a 36-year run on May 11, 2026. A reimagined version featuring classic and modern horror properties is coming Winter 2026 — here's what that means for guests.
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Norwegian Cruise Line is cracking down on poolside chair hogging with timestamp stickers and crew removal — and passengers are loving it.
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Disney's Hollywood Studios transformed Animation Courtyard into the all-new Walt Disney Studios Lot, a mid-century studio backlot reimagining packed with hidden character details guests are calling the best outdoor space at Walt Disney World.
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Passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas chanted 'We want Hubbard!' and held protest signs at Guest Services after a last-minute reroute from Seward to Whittier cut their Hubbard Glacier visit — the highlight of the Alaska cruise — from the itinerary.
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Ryan Coogler's vampire masterpiece Sinners is coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood — and Universal says it's reinventing what a haunted house can be.
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Disney's brand-new Soarin' Across America soft-opened at EPCOT on May 22, giving guests an unexpected first flight over American landmarks four days ahead of the official May 26 debut.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 against four major cruise lines in a decades-old case tied to Cuban port property confiscated during the Castro revolution, reviving more than $440 million in potential damages — here is what the Havana Docks decision means for Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and MSC.
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On its first birthday, Epic Universe has quietly sprouted searchlights, rooftop fixtures, and fountain lighting all over Celestial Park — and it all points to one thing the park still doesn't have: a nighttime spectacular.
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Virgin Voyages launched its first-ever Alaska season on May 21, 2026, with Brilliant Lady sailing the Inside Passage — bringing an adults-only, all-inclusive twist to one of cruising's most iconic destinations.
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Starting May 22, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Walt Disney World and Disneyland launches an all-new Mandalorian and Grogu mission that finally lets your crew pick its own destination.
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Mexico's environment ministry has refused to approve Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico project near Mahahual, citing threats to protected mangroves, endangered wildlife, and the reef offshore.
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Captain Cacao, the chocolate teddy bear mascot of Epic Universe's Moonship Chocolates, becomes a walk-around meet-and-greet character in Celestial Park on May 22 — the park's one-year anniversary.
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Cunard just unveiled 190 new 2028 voyages — headlined by a first-ever gathering of all four Queens on the River Mersey in Liverpool.
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Joe Schott, a 40-year Disney veteran who started his career as a Jungle Cruise skipper, has been named the new President of Walt Disney World Resort.
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The Seabourn Sojourn has completed its final world cruise, ending a 16-year run before being reborn as the Mitsui Ocean Sakura for Japanese sailings starting this fall.
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The expedition cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Rotterdam on May 18 after a deadly hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers and infected at least 11 during a seven-week Antarctic voyage.
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Carnival Cruise Line cancelled thousands of bookings made during a system outage after a pricing engine error displayed ultra-low fares, offering only refunds and a $100 onboard credit.
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New aerial photos from May 10 reveal vertical construction at Disney's Tropical Americas, with the Casita Madrigal and Indiana Jones temple rising above the walls for the first time.
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