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October 2026

Ports
Florida cruise parking: the right garage depends on the terminal
PortMiami, Port Everglades and Port Canaveral publish different parking arrangements. Match the actual departure terminal before comparing price.
Oct 14, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ships
Carnival cellular roaming and ship Wi-Fi are two different bills
A ship’s maritime phone network can use your carrier’s roaming terms. Keep the cellular decision separate from an onboard internet purchase.
Oct 14, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ships
Holland America’s Navigator chat works without a paid internet plan
The app uses the ship’s internal Wi-Fi for schedules, dining and guest chat. Outside internet access is a separate decision.
Oct 14, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ships
MSC Wi-Fi locks in your devices: choose the phone or laptop before activation
MSC’s current FAQ says activated devices cannot be swapped during the cruise, even on a multi-device package. That changes the buying decision.
Oct 14, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ships
Disney Imagination will sail from Tokyo in spring 2029: what is confirmed
Oriental Land has named its first Disney ship in Japan. The announcement confirms a homeport and launch season, while a booking still needs more detail.
Oct 14, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ships
Royal Caribbean goes year-round in Europe for the first time in 2028, with seven ships and a winter season
Explorer of the Seas · Freedom of the Seas · Jewel of the Seas · Liberty of the Seas · Mariner of the Seas · Odyssey of the Seas · Rhapsody of the Seas · Royal Caribbean International
Oct 14, 2026By Lounge Frog
Ships
Hero of the Seas is ahead of schedule, so Royal Caribbean moved its debut up ten days and added two sailings
Hero of the Seas
Oct 14, 2026By Lounge Frog
Ships
Royal Caribbean and MSC, rivals everywhere else, are building a cruise terminal together in Okinawa
MSC Bellissima · Spectrum of the Seas · MSC Cruises · Royal Caribbean International
Oct 14, 2026By Lounge Frog
Ports
Nassau Cruise Port reports 2,100 pounds removed from a protected wetland
The September cleanup at Bonefish Pond National Park brought together 30 participants and local conservation partners.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ports
Port Canaveral details Terminal 5 expansion and a 3,700-space garage
The July update targets December 2026 for Terminal 5 and describes a separate 13-story parking facility beside Terminal 6.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ports
Port Canaveral starts $95 million Cruise Terminal 10 expansion
The August project announcement targets November 2027 completion and capacity for ships carrying up to 7,000 passengers.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ports
Galveston continues negotiations for a fifth cruise terminal
An October 2 port update says the Pier 14 talks are proceeding alongside broader waterfront mobility planning.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ports
Naha begins cruise terminal construction with March 2028 target
MSC, Royal Caribbean Group and local partners marked the Okinawa project’s groundbreaking on October 2.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ports
Antigua’s waterfront cruise development moves toward a fall opening
The September construction update distinguishes the planned shopping and leisure area from a terminal already opened in January.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ports
Las Palmas celebrates its new 14,000-square-meter cruise terminal
The September opening event introduced a facility designed to handle up to four cruise ships at once.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ports
Ferrol targets spring 2027 for a new cruise passenger terminal
Global Ports Holding’s September update describes a phased project under a 30-year concession.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ports
Global Ports Holding reports 11 tons collected in coastal cleanups
The October 9 network update cites more than 350 volunteers and 32 partner organizations.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ports
Lisbon wins Europe’s Best Cruise Destination award for 2026
Global Ports Holding reported the World Cruise Awards recognition on October 13.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ships
MSC World Asia adds five new bar and lounge concepts
MSC’s September reveal ranges from a family Soda Bar to a Pan Asian venue ahead of the December 4 debut.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Itineraries
MSC Euribia will sail Canary Islands and Madeira in winter 2027–28
The seven-night deployment includes several embarkation choices, while MSC Fantasia takes over a Western Mediterranean program.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ports
MSC breaks ground on Sandy Cay, targeting a 2028 opening
The Bahamas destination is being developed for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys beside Ocean Cay.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ships
MSC World Atlantic reaches float-out milestone ahead of 2027 debut
MSC’s fourth World Class ship has entered the water at Saint-Nazaire, with Caribbean sailings planned from November 2027.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Itineraries
Carnival opens 2028–29 West Coast sailings on three ships
Carnival Adventure, Carnival Legend and Carnival Spirit feature in new Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico programs.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial
Ships
Carnival Radiance returns to Long Beach after 15-day dry dock
The ship’s refresh includes an updated jewelry boutique, renewed public areas and a new bow crest.
Oct 13, 2026By Cruise Frog Editorial