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Disney Fantasy Embarks on Repositioning Cruise to Northern Europe – Cruise Industry News
The Disney Fantasy is setting sail from Barcelona today for a repositioning cruise to Southampton, England.
Ahead of a series of cruises in Northern Europe, the open-jaw itinerary features visits to destinations in Portugal and Spain, such as La Coruña and Vigo.
Before arriving in the United Kingdom, the seven-night cruise also includes a stop in Lisbon, as well as three days at sea.
Sailing in the region for the first time, the Disney Fantasy is then set to offer five- to eight-night itineraries to destinations in the North Sea, Scandinavia, Western Europe and the British Isles.
The cruises are highlighted by visits to the Norwegian Fjords, with calls to Ålesund, Olden, Stavanger and Kristiansand.
Other ports of call set to be visited include Cherbourg and La Rochelle in France, Bilbao and Vigo in Spain, as well as Copenhagen in Denmark and Liverpool in England.
The season in Northern Europe concludes with a seven-night cruise that is set to depart from Southampton in late September.
The Disney Fantasy is then set to undergo a long drydock in Europe before embarking on a repositioning voyage to North America in early November.
The month-long refit is expected to include updates to the ship’s interiors and features, with additional details set to be announced at a later date.
After arriving back at its homeport in Port Canaveral, the Disney Fantasy is set to offer four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas.
In addition to Nassau, the itineraries feature visits to both of Disney Cruise Line’s private island destinations: Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
With the 2012-built vessel scheduled to remain in the region, the Disney Dream is set to take over Disney’s itineraries in Europe in 2026.
Returning to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe after a two-year hiatus, the ship offers itineraries departing from Barcelona, Civitavecchia and Southampton.
Multiple federal agencies are investigating a death on board a Texas-based Carnival Dream cruise ship, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
An unidentified person died on the Galveston-based Dream on Wednesday, the FBI Houston office confirmed to the Post.
The incident is being investigated by an FBI Maritime Liaison Agent based out of the Texas City Resident Agency, the US Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection, authorities said.
Officials haven’t said if the death appeared to be criminal in nature.
“Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, I am not able to provide additional details at this time,” a spokesperson for the FBI’s Houston office said in a statement.
Passengers aboard the ship, which travels to Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel, woke up to sirens around 3 a.m. on the day of the incident, News 4 San Antonio reported.
One man reportedly heard an announcement requesting medical attention on the Serenity Deck, the outlet said.
Carnival Cruise Line has since dismissed that there is any investigation regarding a “suspicious death,” the outlet reported.
“There is no investigation about a suspicious death on Carnival Dream, and it’s disappointing to learn that any guests might be spreading rumors about something they know nothing about,” the company said in a statement to the outlet.
Carnival Cruise Line did not immediately respond to a request from The Post for comment.
GALVESTON, Texas — The Carnival Dream cruise ship, based out of Galveston, is currently the focus of a death investigation. However, law enforcement sources have not confirmed if the incident is criminal in nature.
A spokesperson for the FBI’s Houston office stated, “I can confirm FBI Houston is aware of an incident that occurred around July 23, 2025, on the Carnival Dream cruise ship. An FBI maritime liaison agent, based out of the Texas City resident agency, is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and the cruise line regarding this incident.”
Passengers aboard the ship, which travels to Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel, reported waking up to the sound of sirens around 3 or 4 a.m. on the day of the incident. One passenger, speaking off-camera, mentioned hearing an announcement requesting medical assistance at the Serenity Deck.
In response to circulating theories about the incident, Carnival Cruise Line issued a statement saying, “There is no investigation about a suspicious death on Carnival Dream and it’s disappointing to learn that any guests might be spreading rumors about something they know nothing about.”
The FBI is the primary federal agency authorized to investigate potential crimes on the high seas. Their ability to investigate depends on several factors, including the ship’s location, points of embarkation and debarkation, and the nationality of the potential suspect or victim. Additionally, other countries may also seek to investigate certain incidents.
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