In this video review, creator Jason from The Travel Scouts lays out his take on this week's cruise news.

Cruise News: Ship Collision, Crew Member Killed & More

Jason from The Travel Scouts covers 12 major cruise news updates this episode. A crew member tragically died following an ashore attack in Nice, France. Princess Cruises is pulling Princess Cay from itineraries in favor of Half Moon Cay.

Carnival is making a controversial shift from a days-sailed to a spend-based loyalty program, along with reduced laundry perks for top-tier members. Margaritaville at Sea announced a new year-round homeport in Galveston starting October 2027. There's also a hurricane season update covering activity in both the Atlantic and Pacific.

Royal Caribbean is rebranding "Perfect Day at CocoCay" to "Perfect Day CocoCay." Holland America and Carnival both opened new sailing bookings, and Disney Cruise Line is returning to NYC with the Disney Wish in September 2027.

Rounding out the news: a minor Carnival Breeze collision with a pier in Cozumel, the opening of Philadelphia's new cruise terminal with Norwegian, and a Princess medallion shipping fee increase. The episode closes on a feel-good note with a dramatic rescue of a stranded sailor by the Carnival Conquest crew.