Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest.
Let’s dive in!
On Monday, we checked out NCL’s Latitudes Rewards on the latest edition of the major Cruise Loyalty Programs.
After a recent drydock in Grand Bahama, MSC Seashore has introduced two new complimentary grab-and-go options–The Chicken Man and Red Cactus BBQ & Ribs. Guests will find The Chicken Man on deck 18, the main pool deck, which features a walk-up counter and shaded seating, while Red Cactus BBQ & Ribs is located on deck 8 near the ship’s aft infinity pool. and offers breakfast and lunch in an open-air dining area with shaded seating.
MSC Cruises’ MSC Euribia has returned to service after being delayed in Dubai since the Iran war broke out at the end of February 2026. Iranian authorities announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, allowing multiple ships to depart the region safely, and MSC Euribia to resume her Northern European season.
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Legend has returned to service with a brand new crest on her bow. The new crest, which features the Carnival whale tail, two stars and “Carnival,” debuts just ahead of Memorial Day, as well as the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Most times, when people go cruising, everything goes exactly and planned and it is truly a carefree vacation. Unpack once and visit multiple ports, eat lots of different kinds of food at different dining venues, enjoy excursions, onboard entertainment, and swimming. And the best part? Most of it is included in the cruise fare. But, sometimes, things do not go exactly as planned, and the cruise line faces everything from simple complaints to complex legal battles.
On The Cruise Show, Tony brought us news of a ceiling collapsing on the Norwegian Luna, a lawsuit regarding chair hogs, ships embarking on their first Alaska season, quarantined passengers, Carnival’s love for America, and so much more! If you missed any of this week’s news, you will want to subscribe to the La Lido Loca YouTube Channel with the notification bell on so you can stay up-to-date. You can also catch The Cruise Show wherever you get your podcasts, so you can listen on the go.
This week, on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tommy and Tony “dive into another wild week in cruising.”
There you have it–this week’s Cruise News Digest.
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