The Weekly Helm Report - September 21, 2025

On this week’s show, we've seen a number of high-profile stories from across the cruise world. Carnival made waves by announcing Norfolk will become a homeport for the Carnival Freedom starting in 2027, and Royal Caribbean is pulling out of Labadee, Haiti, for the foreseeable future due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, the newest ships are making news: Virgin's Brilliant Lady is now sailing, MSC's newest ship, the Disney Destiny, has begun its journey down the Ems River, and its counterpart, the Disney Adventure, has had its maiden voyage delayed. We'll break down what this all means for your future travel plans, from new itineraries to important safety advisories.