Changed Ports, New Seasons, Great Lakes

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas skips its scheduled Falmouth, Jamaica call after a propulsion issue slows the ship, a reminder of how mechanical hiccups ripple through an itinerary. Holland America commits to sailing Nieuw Statendam in Europe year-round, a notable shift toward continuous European deployment. And the American Patriot brings cruise traffic back to Rochester, New York after a six-year gap, with strong demand adding two extra calls as Great Lakes cruising keeps expanding.