Royal Caribbean's Serenade and Norwegian Joy to Close Astoria Cruise Season

Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas arrived in Astoria, Oregon, on Monday, September 28, carrying more than 2,000 passengers.

The visit will mark the Port of Astoria’s second-to-last cruise call of the 2026 season, with the vessel scheduled to depart at 6 p.m. the same day.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy will then bring the season to a close on Saturday, October 3. Approximately 4,200 passengers are expected to be onboard for the final call.

The port’s fall cruise schedule had originally been expected to start with Brilliant Lady on September 12. However, the Port of Astoria confirmed that the visit was canceled. The Virgin Voyages ship had been expected to bring approximately 2,700 passengers to the destination.

Looking ahead, Astoria’s 2027 cruise schedule currently features 13 ships, with another two calls listed as pending. Brilliant Lady is among the vessels scheduled to visit next year, with a call planned for May 8.

Astoria’s 2027 cruise season is set to begin on Sunday, March 21, with the arrival of Europa. The vessel is scheduled to berth at 8 a.m. and depart at 6 p.m.