Disruption, New Ports, Emerging Destinations

TUI Cruises returns Mein Schiff ships to their regular itineraries after rerouting around the Strait of Hormuz disruption, a sign of how quickly lines adapt to geopolitical risk. New York commits to a 2028 opening for a new cruise terminal at Buffalo's Outer Harbor, betting on Great Lakes growth. And the Philippines projects cruise passengers will nearly triple to around 75,000 in 2026 as luxury and expedition lines flock to ports from Manila to Boracay, positioning the country as an emerging Asian destination.