P&O Cruises, part of the Carnival Corporation & plc family, has quietly increased the cost of its onboard drinks packages – with prices now up by as much as 12% on some options.
The updated pricing came into effect in late October 2025 and was first spotted by guests browsing the cruise line’s website.
The company has not issued any formal announcement to booked passengers about the change.
New Prices and Package Options
P&O Cruises offers four drinks packages covering everything from soft drinks to premium spirits. The new daily rates per person are:
Refresh – £16 (was £14.45): on-tap fountain soft drinks and juice only
Classic – £50 or £55 (was £48.85): most alcoholic and soft drinks, excluding premium brands
Deluxe – £60 or £65 (was £60.50): all-inclusive, covering the full range of beverages
You’ll see that there are now two prices for the packages that include alcohol – Classic and Deluxe.
In a change for the cruise line, the price of these packages will vary depending on your sailing length. Guests sailing 15 nights or more will pay the lower prices (£50 per night for Classic, £60 per night for Deluxe) but on cruises of 14 nights or fewer, the higher prices will apply.
This means the Refresh package has risen by 10%, Alcohol-Free by nearly 8%, and Classic by either 2% or 12% depending on your sailing length.
The Deluxe package has slightly decreased by less than 1% if you’re on longer cruises. Otherwise it has risen by around 7%.
The small drop in the top-tier package price on longer itineraries suggests that P&O may be trying to encourage more passengers to opt for the all-inclusive option, which continues to represent the best value for those who regularly purchase premium drinks.
However, the vast majority of guests will be on sailings of 14 nights or fewer, and so will still be paying a higher price.
Factors Behind the Increase
Pricing for drinks packages can fluctuate depending on ship, sailing length, and itinerary demand. Typically, shorter or high-season sailings carry higher daily rates.
Guests who pre-book drinks packages before sailing can save up to 20% compared with onboard pricing.
Those who have already purchased packages for upcoming cruises will not be charged extra, as pre-paid rates remain locked in.
However, if you’re booked on a longer cruise and you have the Deluxe package, you may wish to consider cancelling it and rebooking it at the new lower rate.
A Wider Trend Across Carnival Brands
The quiet price adjustment follows similar moves elsewhere in the Carnival family.
Carnival Cruise Line recently increased the cost of its internet plans, prompting speculation that more price updates could be on the way across the group’s brands – including Princess Cruises, AIDA Cruises, and Holland America Line.
While each brand operates independently, pricing changes often occur across multiple lines in the same period as part of wider corporate reviews or cost adjustments linked to supply prices and onboard demand.
P&O’s updated drinks package rates now bring it closer in line with comparable offerings across other major cruise lines.
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Royal Caribbean International has announced its summer 2027 Europe season, featuring six ships sailing from ports across the continent – including an Icon-class vessel and several new itineraries.
Highlights include Mariner of the Seas’ first-ever deployment from Southampton, new ports such as Tangier, Morocco, and the debut of the Royal Beach Club Santorini, a new exclusive shoreside experience for select Mediterranean itineraries.
The season will also mark the first time guests can combine sightseeing across Santorini’s famous whitewashed villages and blue-domed churches with time at the Royal Beach Club Santorini, part of Royal Caribbean Group’s growing collection of land-based destinations.
Sales opened early to Crown & Anchor Society members on 29th October, and then opened to the general public on 30th October 2025.
New Shoreside Experiences and European Expansion
The Santorini beach club is part of the company’s “Ultimate Santorini Day,” blending guided tours of the island’s landmarks with a luxury beach retreat.
Details, including the exact location and entry costs, have not yet been disclosed, but the concept follows the model of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, opening in The Bahamas in December 2025.
Three ships – Rhapsody of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, and Odyssey of the Seas – will visit the new Santorini club.
Royal Caribbean’s parent company, Royal Caribbean Group, confirmed earlier this month that the Santorini beach club will be open to guests sailing with both Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises.
Where Each Ship Will Sail in Summer 2027
Legend of the Seas (Icon Class)
The 5,610-guest Legend of the Seas, entering service in July 2026, will spend her second summer in the Mediterranean, sailing Western Mediterranean itineraries from both Barcelona and Rome.
Rhapsody of the Seas (Vision Class)
Carrying 2,040 passengers, Rhapsody of the Seas will operate from Athens, sailing 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruises visiting Greece, Turkey, and Egypt – including calls to Royal Beach Club Santorini.
Mariner of the Seas (Voyager Class)
Making her Southampton debut, the 4,000-guest Mariner of the Seas will offer a variety of cruises ranging from two-night short getaways to nine-night voyages. Destinations include Porto, Seville, and the Norwegian fjords, as well as stops in Denmark.
Explorer of the Seas (Voyager Class)
Based in Barcelona, Rome, Ravenna, and Athens, Explorer of the Seas will offer Eastern and Western Mediterranean itineraries, visiting Italy, France, Spain, and the Adriatic ports of Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece.
Odyssey of the Seas (Quantum Class)
Operating from Rome, the 4,284-guest Odyssey of the Seas will sail 7-night Greek Island cruises, with calls in Mykonos and Santorini, where guests can experience the new Royal Beach Club.
Brilliance of the Seas (Radiance Class)
The 2,145-guest Brilliance of the Seas will homeport in Ravenna, sailing 7-night Greek Island and Croatia cruises, also featuring the Santorini beach club as a key highlight.
Reduced European Capacity
While the line-up of ships coming to Europe has been given the typical fanfare of a new season launch, it is worth noting that 2027 actually sees a reduction in capacity for Europe, in terms of ship size at least, when compared with 2026.
Brilliance, Explorer, Legend and Odyssey will all be returning to Europe in 2027 after a 2026 season sailing the continent, but two of the ships are changes. Harmony of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas are sailing in Europe in 2026, replaced by Rhapsody of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas.
That’s a drop in passenger capacity of around 5,500 berths – mainly due to the departing Harmony of the Seas, an Oasis-class ship that can host over 6,700 guests at maximum capacity.
However, the overall 2027 capacity will likely be similar, as there are more itineraries available – 51 cruises are offered for 2026, with 57 offered for 2027.
Expanding the Royal Beach Club Portfolio
The Santorini development is part of Royal Caribbean Group’s wider plan to grow its land-based experiences from two to eight destinations by 2028, following the model of Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Upcoming projects include:
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (The Bahamas) – Opening December 2025
Royal Beach Club Cozumel (Mexico) – 2026
Perfect Day Mexico – 2027
Royal Beach Club Lelepa (Vanuatu) – 2028
With the addition of Santorini, Royal Caribbean is expanding its presence in Europe while offering guests new ways to combine authentic local exploration with premium resort-style relaxation.
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An Australian family is demanding answers after 80-year-old Suzanne Rees was found dead on Lizard Island, part of the Great Barrier Reef, after being left behind by her cruise ship.
The tragedy occurred on Saturday, 25th October, when Ms Rees, from New South Wales, joined fellow passengers from the Coral Adventurer on a guided hike to Cook’s Look, the island’s highest peak.
The vessel, which was on the first leg of a 60-day circumnavigation of Australia, departed the island at sunset before realising several hours later that one of its guests was missing.
When the ship returned, a large-scale search was launched involving the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), local police, and helicopters using spotlights to sweep the island through the night. Her body was discovered the following morning.
Queensland Police said a report into the “sudden and non-suspicious death” would be prepared for the coroner.
Daughter Accuses Operator of “Failure of Care and Common Sense”
Speaking publicly for the first time, Ms Rees’s daughter Katherine Rees said she was “shocked and saddened” that the Coral Adventurer had left “without my mum”, whom she described as healthy, active, a keen gardener and bushwalker.
“From the little we have been told, it seems that there was a failure of care and common sense,” she said.
She added that police had told the family it was a hot day when her mother began to feel unwell on the climb.
“She was asked to head down, unescorted. Then the ship left, apparently without doing a passenger count. At some stage in that sequence, or shortly after, Mum died, alone,” Ms Rees said.
She now hopes a coronial inquiry will “find out what the company should have done that might have saved Mum’s life”.
Search Effort and Investigation
A spokesperson for AMSA confirmed it was first alerted to the missing woman around 9 pm on Saturday by the ship’s captain. Search crews returned to the island but called off operations in the early hours before resuming at first light on Sunday, when Ms Rees’s body was found.
Witness Traci Ayris, who was sailing nearby, told the ABC that she saw search helicopters circling the island during the night.
“We knew she was dead because they called everyone back from the search immediately,” she said. “And no-one went to the spot that the chopper was hovering over until later that day when the police arrived.”
Ms Ayris described the mood among those nearby as “very sad in this paradise to have this tragedy occur. It should have been a happy time for that lovely lady.”
AMSA said it takes the safety of passengers and crew on commercial vessels “very seriously” and is working with Queensland Police and other agencies to investigate.
The Coral Adventurer’s operator, Coral Expeditions, confirmed that staff had contacted the family and were offering support.
“While investigations into the incident are continuing, we are deeply sorry that this has occurred and are offering our full support to the woman’s family,” said Mark Fifield, the company’s chief executive. “We are working closely with Queensland Police and other authorities to support their investigation.”
Questions Over Cruise Procedures
The Coral Adventurer carries up to 120 passengers with 46 crew and operates small-boat tenders to transport guests to remote shore excursions.
The ship has since continued its voyage to Darwin, though an investigation will take place once it docks.
Every cruise I have sailed on has systems in place to help track guests who have gone ashore, to make sure nothing like this happens.
If someone doesn’t return to the ship, the ship may leave if it assumes they have gone exploring on their own, or via a third party tour, and not made it back to the ship.
But they would definitely make contact with the missing guest, or alert the authorities if they noticed an elderly guest hadn’t returned and was likely alone.
As the investigation continues, Ms Rees’s family says they hope her death will prompt a review of how expedition cruise operators monitor guests ashore.
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As Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica with destructive force, cruise lines across the Caribbean are rerouting ships and cancelling port calls to keep passengers and crew safe – while officials brace for what could be the strongest storm in the island’s history.
The Category 5 hurricane, packing sustained winds of more than 175 mph, is bringing catastrophic winds, torrential rain, and dangerous storm surges.
Jamaica’s government has declared a national state of emergency and mobilised resources as towns along the southern and eastern coasts prepare for impact.
Cruise Lines Divert as Safety Precaution
While the humanitarian focus remains firmly on Jamaica and its people, the storm’s wide reach has also forced cruise lines to alter itineraries across the region.
Ships from Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Disney Cruise Line have each announced course changes to avoid the storm’s path.
Carnival confirmed adjustments to at least five vessels – Liberty, Celebration, Dream, Sunrise, and Vista – rerouting them away from Jamaica and the Eastern Caribbean. Montego Bay, one of the country’s most popular cruise ports, has been removed from several itineraries as the hurricane approaches.
“Safety is our priority, and we continue to track conditions carefully, factoring in guidance from the National Hurricane Center, U.S. Coast Guard, and local port authorities,” Carnival said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, and Celebrity Beyond have each swapped their Eastern Caribbean routes for Western ones, calling at destinations such as Cozumel, Roatán, and Belize instead of St. Thomas, St. Maarten, or the Dominican Republic.
Royal Caribbean Group described the decision as a precautionary measure, with Chief Executive Jason Liberty emphasising that guest and crew safety “always comes first.”
Disney Cruise Line has also made significant changes. Disney Treasure will now sail to Cozumel and spend two days at the company’s private island, Castaway Cay, while Disney Wish has rearranged its Bahamian port visits to avoid deteriorating conditions later in the week.
Jamaica and Neighbouring Islands Brace for Impact
Forecasters warn that Melissa could bring up to 40 inches of rainfall in parts of Jamaica, raising the risk of flash flooding and landslides.
Neighbouring regions – including the Turks and Caicos, eastern Cuba, and the Bahamas – are also under hurricane warnings as the storm is expected to track northeast later in the week.
Airports across Jamaica have suspended operations, and ships already at sea are steering well clear of the island and surrounding waters.
Cruise lines have stressed that itinerary adjustments are minor compared to the potential devastation ashore. In recent years, many have joined humanitarian relief efforts following major storms, and they are expected to assist again once port conditions allow.
Looking Ahead
Meteorologists say Hurricane Melissa could be one of the most powerful storms to strike the Caribbean in decades.
Beyond the immediate threat, the storm is likely to disrupt tourism across the region, affecting not just cruise schedules but also hotels, flights, and local businesses that rely heavily on visitor spending.
For now, the focus remains on the safety of island residents and travellers alike.
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A search is underway after a crew member went overboard from Viking Star while the ship was sailing in the southern Aegean Sea on Monday, 27th October 2025.
The incident occurred at 11:31 am local time, when the crew member was seen entering the water as the 47,800-gross-ton ship travelled between Crete and Sicily during a seven-night Mediterranean voyage.
“The ship’s emergency response was immediately activated, and an extensive search operation was launched, in coordination with the Italian Coast Guard,” Viking Cruises said in a statement.
Photos taken from nearby show a smoke flare deployed into the sea to mark the location of the incident, alongside several life rings tossed overboard to aid in the search.
Ship Released from Search
Marine tracking data indicates that Viking Star circled the search area for several hours before being released from the operation at approximately 6:00 pm local time.
“The Italian Coast Guard has jurisdiction over the operation and is continuing the search. At 6:00 pm local time, the Italian Coast Guard released the ship from the search efforts; it will now proceed on its journey,” the cruise line confirmed.
It is standard protocol for a cruise ship to assist in an initial overboard search until local rescue authorities take over. Specially equipped vessels and aircraft are typically better suited to prolonged search operations.
Viking Star’s next port of call was Messina, Sicily, where she arrived on Tuesday, 28th October. The itinerary will then continue to Naples on 29th October and Civitavecchia (Rome) on 30th October for disembarkation.
According to the ship’s manifest, Viking Star is carrying 925 guests and 471 crew members. She can accommodate up to 930 passengers depending on occupancy.
“We are deeply saddened by what has occurred. Our thoughts are with the family of our crew member, and we will continue to support them during this difficult time,” Viking added.
A Difficult Week for the Cruise Industry
This latest tragedy follows a series of distressing incidents across multiple cruise lines in recent days.
On Sunday, 26th October, a crew member aboard P&O Cruises’ Arvia died following an onboard accident while the ship was en route from Southampton to Tenerife. The line has not released further details but confirmed that the individual’s family and colleagues are being supported.
Less than a week earlier, on 21st October, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel conducted a 10-hour search near the Azores after a person went overboard during a repositioning voyage from Barcelona to Miami. The search was ultimately unsuccessful.
Overboard and onboard fatalities are extremely rare, but each case prompts detailed investigations to ensure safety procedures are properly followed.
Viking Star continues to operate in the Mediterranean year-round, visiting ports in Greece, Italy, Spain, and Croatia as part of her regular itineraries.
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Royal Caribbean Group has announced a major update to its loyalty programmes that will soon allow passengers to earn and apply points interchangeably across its three cruise brands – Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea.
The new initiative, called Points Choice, was unveiled by Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty during the company’s latest earnings call and will launch in early 2026.
The change means that for the first time, guests will be able to decide where to allocate the loyalty points they earn – regardless of which cruise line they sail with.
Loyalty Points Across All Three Brands
“Building on the success of status match, I’m excited to announce Points Choice, the next evolution in how guests earn and apply loyalty points across our family of brands beginning in early 2026,” said Liberty.
Until now, points earned under Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society, Celebrity’s Captain’s Club, and Silversea’s Venetian Society were kept separate, even though passengers could already match their tier status between the brands.
Under the new system, passengers who sail with any Royal Caribbean Group line can choose which programme their points contribute to.
For example, a Royal Caribbean guest sailing on Celebrity Cruises for the first time will be able to apply the points from that voyage to either the Crown & Anchor Society or Captain’s Club – whichever programme they prefer.
However, points already earned will not be transferable between brands. Points Choice will only apply to cruises departing after the official launch date in 2026.
All three loyalty schemes will retain their current benefits, and the existing Status Match programme will remain unchanged, meaning members will still enjoy tier-matching across all three cruise lines.
Strengthening Loyalty Across Brands
Liberty said the new initiative reflects Royal Caribbean Group’s goal of deepening customer loyalty and encouraging repeat business across its portfolio.
“This initiative further strengthens the overall value of our loyalty proposition, deepening engagement across our portfolio and reinforcing our commitment to putting the guests at the centre of our orbit as our ecosystem expands,” he explained.
He added that the change creates “a virtuous cycle of demand, value and advocacy… one that drives both short-term performance and enduring growth.”
Long-Term Strategy for a Unified Loyalty Platform
Royal Caribbean International president and CEO Michael Bayley had previously hinted that the company was working on improving cross-brand loyalty benefits.
Speaking earlier in 2025, Bayley said: “You’ll see over the coming months and year or two that things will continue to improve in terms of accessibility, simplicity, making it easier to sail between the brands, get offers, this type of thing.”
He added that the long-term goal was to create “a one platform database of our loyalty members for Royal Caribbean Group,” suggesting that Points Choice may be the first step toward a fully integrated loyalty ecosystem across the company’s brands.
More details – including the precise exchange rates, eligibility, and programme rules – will be announced closer to the official rollout in 2026.
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Royal Caribbean Group has announced plans to open the Royal Beach Club Santorini in summer 2026, marking a major expansion of the company’s growing portfolio of exclusive land-based destinations.
Set to welcome guests from both Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, the new beach club will combine the iconic volcanic scenery of Santorini with the cruise company’s signature hospitality and service.
Guests visiting the island will be able to enjoy what Royal Caribbean calls the “Ultimate Santorini Day” – combining time at the new beach club with tours of the island’s most famous spots.
That’ll include the whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches of Oia, and the bustling cafés, boutiques, and galleries of Fira.
“A Bold Step Forward”
“Expanding our Royal Beach Club Collection to include Santorini – one of the world’s most popular and beautiful locations – is a bold step forward in growing our vacation portfolio from two to eight by 2028,”
“We’re thrilled to connect guests with Santorini’s gems – from its iconic villages to the Aegean Sea’s famous beach club culture – creating a balanced, authentic island experience.”
Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group.
Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, added: “Santorini is an incredible destination that our guests love to explore, and with this new beach club, we are able to bring the best of what the island has to offer with the signature service Royal Caribbean is known for.”
Spreading Out the Crowds
One of the new destination’s key goals is to help reduce congestion on the island – an issue that has long been a concern for Santorini locals and visitors alike.
Royal Caribbean Group says the Royal Beach Club Santorini will introduce a new system to better distribute passengers across the island by offering three starting locations for excursions, allowing guests to explore without adding to bottlenecks in popular tourist areas.
The move comes as part of the company’s wider effort to support sustainable tourism while creating what it calls “authentic, balanced island experiences.”
Expanding Royal Caribbean Group’s Destination Portfolio
The Santorini project follows the December 2025 debut of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in The Bahamas – the first in the line’s new beach club collection.
It also joins a growing list of Royal Caribbean Group’s land-based destinations, including:
Perfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas)
Labadee (Haiti)
The Cormorant at 55 South (Chile, 2026)
Royal Beach Club Cozumel (Mexico, 2026)
Perfect Day Mexico (2027)
Royal Beach Club Lelepa (Vanuatu, 2028)
By 2028, the company expects to grow its shore-based portfolio from two to eight destinations worldwide.
The opening of Royal Beach Club Santorini is set to further cement Royal Caribbean Group’s presence in Greece, a country that continues to rank among the most in-demand destinations in Europe for cruise travellers.
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A new cruise designed specifically for Muslim travellers is set to make history when it departs from Port Klang, Malaysia, on 29th November 2025.
The ship, named M/V Piano Land (the former Oriana for P&O Cruises), is being billed as the world’s first fully Muslim-friendly cruise – offering 100% halal-certified food, alcohol-free beverages, dedicated prayer rooms, and onboard guidance for prayer times. Even afternoon tea will be served halal.
Operating under a partnership between Astro Ocean Cruise and Hwajing Travel & Tours, the ship supports Malaysia’s ambition to become a global leader in Muslim-friendly tourism.
The 1,760-passenger vessel will sail a series of short itineraries, including a three-day, two-night route between Penang and Port Klang, and a four-day, three-night voyage covering Penang and Langkawi.
“A Huge Step Forward” for Muslim Travellers
Speaking to Metro, Hassan Bulbul, a Leicester-based travel content creator and winner of Halal Travel Influencer of the Year, said he welcomed the initiative.
“This is amazing – I’m really excited for it because the one thing I’ve not been able to do yet is go on a cruise,
“The biggest thing stopping me is that the majority of cruises unfortunately don’t have Muslim-friendly facilities.”
Bulbul, who regularly documents the challenges of travelling as a Muslim, said access to halal-certified food remains the biggest obstacle when planning holidays.
“As Muslims, we need to have our food halal certified, so there’s a lot we can’t eat or that need to be made in a certain way.“
He recalled struggling to find suitable food during visits to Venice and Barcelona, and said it can also be difficult to locate nearby mosques or prayer spaces in some European cities.
“We don’t expect every country to change everything in accordance with us, it just makes things easier and it feels a bit more welcoming,,”
Dining, Wellness and Family Experiences
Onboard Piano Land, guests can expect menus showcasing halal international cuisine, including Hong Kong-style roasted duck and an array of mocktails served across the ship’s restaurants and lounges.
In addition to its religious facilities, the cruise will feature children’s clubs, family entertainment, spa treatments, and wellness workshops promoting mindful living.
Bulbul said the launch is an important milestone for inclusivity in travel.
“This is a huge step forward for the halal travel industry,
“Catering for Muslim guests doesn’t affect non-Muslims it just opens cruising up to more people. Hopefully the success of this ship will inspire other lines to do the same.”
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A crew member has died following an accident onboard P&O Cruises’ Arvia, the cruise line has confirmed.
The incident occurred on Sunday, 26th October 2025, while the ship was sailing from Southampton at the start of a 14-night voyage to Barbados.
In a statement, P&O Cruises said it was supporting those affected.
“We can confirm the death of a crewmember following an accident on board Arvia yesterday,
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends both on board and at home, and we are providing every possible support to them.”
P&O Cruises spokesperson
The company has not released details about the crew member’s identity or role, citing respect for the family’s privacy.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the accident has not been disclosed. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances and ensure that all safety procedures were followed.
The 185,600-gross-ton ship, which entered service in 2022, remains fully operational.
The itinerary is continuing as scheduled, with a call in Tenerife on Tuesday, 28th October, followed by St Maarten, St Kitts, and St Lucia before reaching Barbados on 7th November.
Arvia carries up to 6,685 passengers and 1,700 crew members and is the newest and largest ship in the P&O Cruises fleet.
Rare Tragedy at Sea
Accidents resulting in fatalities among cruise ship crew are rare but not unprecedented.
In March 2024, two crew members aboard Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam were killed by a steam leak in an engineering space while the ship was docked at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas.
More recently, Diamond Princess captain Michele Bartolomei died of a medical emergency in port in Taiwan in May 2025, and Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas captain James MacDonald passed away following a heart attack in Cozumel, Mexico, in April 2024.
While investigations into such cases are standard procedure, they are a reminder of the complex and often demanding environments in which cruise crews work.
P&O Cruises said it continues to offer support to the ship’s team, who are assisting investigators and comforting one another following the loss.
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This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line include sail dates from this week into late-April 2026. Currently, there are 99 different sail dates, available with special offers available across the fleet for sailings from Auckland, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Melbourne, Port Canaveral, San Diego, and San Juan.
The Disney Dream leads the fleet with 56 sailings, followed by the Disney Magic with 29, the Disney Treasure with 21, the Disney Fantasy with 20, the Disney Wish with 14, and the Disney Wonder with 10 sailings this week.
Last week’s drastic increases in the number of available sail dates mostly held this week with some modest changes. The Florida Resident rate is up 5 to 43 sail dates, the US Military Personnel offer rose 2 to 52 cruises, and the Canadian Resident offer dipped 3 to 55 sail dates.
The special offers listed below are available to book today while inventory lasts.
Special Offers for U.S. Military Personnel
Special Rates for U.S. Military Personnel (MTO) are limited to 50 staterooms per category and sailing. Pricing varies, the lowest priced category per person per night listed below. New sailings added this week are in bold. To take advantage of military cruise rates, at least one adult in each stateroom must provide Proof of Military Service. Please note: This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or discounts. Valid for new bookings only.
Disney Dream
3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Lookout Cay • Nassau, Bahamas
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • At Sea • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • At Sea • Castaway Cay
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Castaway Cay • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • At Sea • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
Disney Fantasy
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Castaway Cay • Lookout Cay • At Sea
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Lookout Cay • At Sea • Castaway Cay
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea • Castaway Cay
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • Castaway Cay • At Sea
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • Castaway Cay
Disney Magic
4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston Galveston, Texas • At Sea • Progreso, Mexico • At Sea
5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston Galveston, Texas • At Sea • Cozumel, Mexico • Progreso, Mexico • At Sea
6-Night Bahamian Cruise from San Juan ending in Galveston San Juan (Pan American Pier) • At Sea • Lookout Cay • Castaway Cay • At Sea • At Sea
7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan San Juan (Pan American Pier) • Basseterre, St. Kitts • Castries, St. Lucia • Bridgetown, Barbados • Roseau, Dominica • St. John’s, Antigua • At Sea
7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan San Juan (Pan American Pier) • At Sea • Oranjestad, Aruba • Willemstad, Curaçao • At Sea • St. John’s, Antigua • Basseterre, St. Kitts
Disney Treasure
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • At Sea • Tortola, British Virgin Islands • St. Thomas, USVI • At Sea • Castaway Cay
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • At Sea • St. Thomas, USVI • Tortola, British Virgin Islands • At Sea • Castaway Cay
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Cozumel, Mexico • Grand Cayman • Falmouth, Jamaica • At Sea • Castaway Cay
Disney Wish
3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay • At Sea
Disney Wonder
10-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland ending in Sydney Auckland, New Zealand • Tauranga, New Zealand • At Sea • Napier, New Zealand • Wellington, New Zealand • Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand • At Sea • Fiordland National Park, New Zealand • At Sea • At Sea
5-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland Auckland, New Zealand • At Sea • Wellington, New Zealand • Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand • At Sea
5-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Melbourne ending in Auckland Melbourne, Australia • At Sea • At Sea • At Sea • At Sea
Special Military rates are available to all retired and active U.S. Military personnel (or spouse), including U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, U.S Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Department of Defense personnel. Active and retired members (or spouse) of the U.S. military must provide valid identification at time of check-in. This offer is limited to a maximum of one stateroom per military member (or spouse), per sailing. A U.S. Military service member (or spouse) is required to sail to take advantage of this offer. Activated members (or spouse) of the U.S. National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve must also show active duty orders (active duty papers must be dated as of January 1st of the previous year to qualify).
Government taxes will vary by itinerary and are in addition to the below rates. Third and fourth Guest prices valid with 2 full-fare Guests in the same stateroom. Rates may vary by sail date and category. Other restrictions may apply. Other categories and sail dates may be available. Valid for new bookings only.
Special Offers for Florida Residents
Special Rates for Florida Residents (FLR) are limited to 50 staterooms per category and sailing. Pricing varies, the lowest priced category per person per night listed below. New sailings added this week are in bold. Please note: This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or discounts. Valid on new and existing reservations.
Disney Dream
3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Lookout Cay • Nassau, Bahamas
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • At Sea • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • At Sea • Lookout Cay • Castaway Cay
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • At Sea • Castaway Cay
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Castaway Cay • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • At Sea • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
Disney Fantasy
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Castaway Cay • Lookout Cay • At Sea
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Lookout Cay • At Sea • Castaway Cay
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea • Castaway Cay
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • Castaway Cay • At Sea
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • Castaway Cay
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay • Lookout Cay • At Sea
Disney Magic
7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan San Juan (Pan American Pier) • Basseterre, St. Kitts • Castries, St. Lucia • Bridgetown, Barbados • Roseau, Dominica • St. John’s, Antigua • At Sea
7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan San Juan (Pan American Pier) • At Sea • Oranjestad, Aruba • Willemstad, Curaçao • At Sea • St. John’s, Antigua • Basseterre, St. Kitts
Disney Treasure
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • At Sea • St. Thomas, USVI • Tortola, British Virgin Islands • At Sea • Castaway Cay
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Cozumel, Mexico • Grand Cayman • Falmouth, Jamaica • At Sea • Castaway Cay
Disney Wish
3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay • At Sea
To take advantage of Florida residency cruise rates, proof of Florida Residency for at least one adult in each stateroom must be presented at time of check-in. Guests unable to show proper proof of Florida residency at check-in will have their cruise re-priced and the balance must be paid before being allowed to sail.
Proof of residency must be valid at the time of sailing, and includes the following: •Florida Driver’s License •Florida Identification Card
If you do not have one of the IDs indicated above, then you must provide one of the following—dated within the past 2 months—verifying a Florida residential address and your name, along with a corresponding, valid government-issued photo ID (such as passport, driver’s license, state identification card): •Monthly mortgage statement •Renter’s lease agreement •Current automobile registration, insurance policy or bill •Current homeowner’s insurance policy or bill •Current utility bill (power/phone/cable/water) •Mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings or investment account statements •Mail from a federal, state, county or city government agency Note: property deeds and P.O. boxes are not considered acceptable proofs of residency.
Children’s rates are also available to Guests ages 3 through 12 that are traveling with 2 adults in the same stateroom.
Canadian Resident Rates
Special Rates for Canadian Residents with savings on prevailing rates as quoted on Disneycruise.com for non-concierge Verandah, Oceanview, and Inside Staterooms on select cruises. Pricing varies, the lowest priced category per person per night listed below. New sailings added this week are in bold. Proof of residency is required an you must mention the special offer code CAN when booking. NOTE: Offers may be applied to existing bookings if requested when calling in. This offer cannot be combined with any other special offer or discounts, or onboard credits.
Disney Dream
3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Lookout Cay • Nassau, Bahamas
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • At Sea • Castaway Cay
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • At Sea • Lookout Cay • Castaway Cay
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Lookout Cay • Castaway Cay • At Sea
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • At Sea • Castaway Cay • At Sea
Disney Fantasy
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • At Sea
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Lookout Cay • Nassau, Bahamas • At Sea
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Lookout Cay • Castaway Cay • At Sea
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Castaway Cay • Lookout Cay • Nassau, Bahamas • At Sea
Disney Magic
4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego San Diego, California • Catalina Island, California • Ensenada, Mexico • At Sea
4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego San Diego, California • Ensenada, Mexico • At Sea • At Sea
4-Night Pacific Coast Cruise from San Diego to Vancouver San Diego, California • At Sea • At Sea • At Sea
4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston Galveston, Texas • At Sea • Progreso, Mexico • At Sea
5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston Galveston, Texas • At Sea • Cozumel, Mexico • Progreso, Mexico • At Sea
Disney Treasure
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Cozumel, Mexico • Grand Cayman • Falmouth, Jamaica • At Sea • Castaway Cay
Disney Wish
3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay
Disney Wonder
3-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego San Diego, California • Catalina Island, California • Ensenada, Mexico
3-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego San Diego, California • Ensenada, Mexico • At Sea
4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego San Diego, California • At Sea • Catalina Island, California • Ensenada, Mexico
The Canadian Resident rate excludes suites and categories with restrictions (VGT, OGT, and IGT). Proof of Canada residency will be required at time of check-in. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses are not included. If booking through Disney Cruise Line’s Contact Center, you must mention code CAN. Offers may be applied to existing bookings if requested by caller. This offer cannot be combined with any other special offer or discounts, or onboard credits. Offer valid for new and existing reservations.
Please note, the offers listed are not to be taken as official quotes. Prices and availability can change at any time without notice. More importantly, the deals listed above are a snapshot in time based on DCL’s online cruise search tool.
Last but certainly not least, I wanted to invite you to consider joining us on an upcoming DCL Blog Group Cruise! Next August 2026, we are heading to Fort Lauderdale to sail to the Western Caribbean on the all new Disney Destiny. Click here to learn more out this group opportunity and check out our daily trip reports from our most recent group sailing to Alaskan on the Disney Wonder. We look forward to seeing you aboard.
