Cruise Disruption: Holland America’s Zaandam finally departed Vancouver more than 24 hours late after propulsion repairs, forcing a revised 7-night Alaska plan that dropped most original ports and kept Skagway, plus added Wrangell and Ketchikan. Evacuation Costs: The Trump administration reportedly chartered a private yacht for $750,000 to evacuate one American from Pitcairn Island via Tahiti after a hantavirus cruise exposure, adding pressure to the State Department’s emergency “K Fund.” Green Tourism: Hilton Hotel Tahiti (Papeete) earned Green Globe certification, highlighting its partnership with OceanIA and an autonomous solar-powered marine observation platform. Whale Rights in the Pacific: A Pacific sanctuary trust released model whale-protection laws for public consultation, framing whales as kin and pushing legal rights for ocean guardianship. Air Access for Tahiti: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti activated a codeshare (booking from June 3) to make one-ticket travel easier between international gateways and inter-island hops to Bora Bora and beyond. Marine Protection Push: French Polynesia plans to expand its fully protected “no-take” marine areas inside Tainui Atea, adding new zones near the Marquesas and Austral Islands. Bora Bora Stay Update: Bloody Mary’s is set to open Bloody Mary’s Hotel in September, adding overwater dining and a lagoon-side bar to the iconic brand. South Pacific Cruise Demand: Norwegian Cruise Line extended South Pacific sailings through 2027, including select June and September 2027 round-trips from Papeete.