A powerful nor’easter is forcing major cruise itinerary changes along the U.S. East Coast, while Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is staying overnight in Miami for maintenance and Hurricane Nolo threatens travel across Hawaii. Plus, Carnival brings back full in-person muster drills on five ships, Celebrity Cruises changes Concierge Class benefits, Port of Palm Beach moves ahead with a $43 million cruise expansion, Four Seasons II reaches a major construction milestone, and Explora Journeys prepares to enter river cruising. Join Chillie Falls for the latest Travel and Cruise Industry News for September 26, 2026.
Our biggest story remains the powerful nor’easter disrupting cruises along the East Coast. Vision of the Seas has headed south instead of north, Carnival Venezia has seen schedule changes, and rough Atlantic conditions are affecting cruise travel throughout the region.
Meanwhile, Icon of the Seas will spend tonight at PortMiami before beginning its cruise Sunday, Hurricane Nolo is threatening Hawaii travel, and Carnival passengers aboard five ships will see the return of full in-person safety briefings this weekend.
If you’re traveling this weekend, particularly from an East Coast cruise port or anywhere in Hawaii, check directly with your cruise line or airline before leaving home.
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