Passengers on some recent sailings from Miami aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas and Symphony of Seas have reported receiving emails from the cruise line offering free bu

While the latter city has been a popular Royal Caribbean stop for years, the cruise ship company is preparing to start its first cruises from there in 2026. The new homeport is, alongside Panama's Colón, being brought back following an eight-year gap after Royal Caribbean canceled Rhapsody of the Seas itineraries departing from there.

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Luminosa ship will be delayed returning to Brisbane, the cruise line told USA TODAY. “Given its current track, the storm is expected to directly impact the Brisbane area in the coming days and the port is now closed,” a spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

The cruise line has angered locals in one cruise destination as it takes steps to kick off a big port project.

Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty believes travelers will continue to book cruises despite economic uncertainty, as cruising offers good value compared to land-based vacations and consumer interest remains high.

Royal Caribbean has some cool perks some of us didn't even know about. Some are expensive perks, like being able to order a second main course dining meal, completely free of charge. The likes of MSC charge for a second main,