Changes to the Cruise Ship program in Santa Barbara will go before the City Council for review. Several changes were recommended, and approved, during a recent Harbor Commission meeting. For almost two years, a harbor commission subcommittee has worked with community members, business owners, and environmentalists to understand their concerns related to cruise ships anchoring off Santa … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Raises Fundraising Goal for St. Jude
Carnival Cruise Line is raising their fundraising goal for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and now aims to raise $50 million by 2030. Carnival Cruise Line has been an official partner with St. Jude since 2010 and they have raise more than $33 million on their cruise ships over the past 14 years. The cruise line set a new goal of $50 million by the end of the decade. “The unwavering devotion … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean News Round-up March 10, 2024
Happy weekend! We hope you remembered to Spring Forward! Here’s all the Royal Caribbean news this week!Royal Caribbean has moved up the first sailing of its newest cruise ship.Royal Caribbean is ahead of schedule on Utopia of the Seas and added a new sailing before the original inaugural sailing on July 22, 2024.Since the Utopia will be arriving at Port Canaveral earlier than expected, the ship … [Read more...]
12 Seattle Cruise Hotels In Easy Walking Distance of the Port
Having sailed from Seattle to Alaska, we can tell you personally that it is a wonderful city to visit before or after your cruise. It’s a shame if you don’t stay for at least a day to explore. To help you out, we’ve put together some details on places to stay that are both near the cruise port and within lots to do and see. Pier 66 is located right near downtown, offering lots of … [Read more...]
Carnival Provides Updated Guidelines Ahead of 30-Night Sailing
With Carnival Luminosa just three weeks away from finishing her Australia season and relocating to Alaska, Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests booked on the 30-night sailing with guidelines for the unique cruise and an update on the ship’s planned call to Guam. Because the cruise line’s Australia division has some different onboard regulations than for cruises in other parts of the … [Read more...]
Cruise Passenger Goes to Extreme Lengths to Keep Cabin Secure
While most people who work and vacation on cruise ships are there to have a good time, it’s always a good idea to stay aware of one’s surroundings. One TikToker has plenty of tips to keep cruisers safe, especially for women and solo travelers. How To Stay Safe On Cruise Ships Cruising is generally one of the safest forms of travel. With surveillance cameras in most public spaces and … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Adding More Port Visits to Barbados in 2025 and 2026
A cruise line is adding more port visits to Barbados in 2025 and 2026 on new cruises that opened for bookings this week. Cunard Line, one of nine cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, has added 13 new cruises that have port stops in Barbados. The cruise line will have a ship, Queen Elizabeth, based in Miami throughout 2025 and 2026. When the ship arrives in Barbados in October 2025, it will … [Read more...]
New Princess Cruises Ship Cancels Call Due to Tendering Operations
Being one of the first to sail on a new cruise ship can be both a blessing and a curse. While you get to be among the first to experience all that the new vessel has to offer, the ship might not be completely operational just yet. This is something guests onboard Sun Princess are learning the hard way after an itinerary change was made due to the ship not being fully ready. Sun … [Read more...]
Chops Grille is the best Royal Caribbean extra-cost restaurant, according to a passenger survey
Specialty restaurants are not included in your fare, so what’s worth splurging on?Among over 1,000 past Royal Caribbean cruisers, Chops Grille came out as the most popular specialty restaurant across the fleet.People from the Royal Caribbean Dining Facebook page were asked to vote on their absolute top restaurant.Across 14 possible choices, Chops was ranked the top pay restaurant in Royal … [Read more...]
Another Ship’s Route Tweaked Due to Royal Caribbean Photoshoot
One of Celebrity Cruises’ newest ships will have the schedule of its upcoming 7-night Caribbean voyage adjusted to accommodate a special photoshoot at sea. The same event also delays the debarkation of another Royal Caribbean-owned cruise ship in Fort Lauderdale. Celebrity Ascent Adjusts Schedule for Event at Sea Guests on Celebrity Ascent‘s March 10 voyage from Fort Lauderdale in Florida to … [Read more...]
Utopia of the Seas to be delivered early with inaugural cruise brought forward
Royal Caribbean International is moving up the maiden cruise of its new vessel Utopia of the Seas in a change of events that has generally seen new cruise ships delayed since the pandemic. According to a statement from the cruise line, the new Oasis-Class vessel will now enter service on July 19th, 2024, instead of July 22nd, 2024, … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Discovers New Penguin Colony on Recent Cruise
Viking discovered a new chinstrap penguin colony on a recent expedition cruise to Antarctica on Viking Octantis. The new colony, which was previously unknown to science, was discovered on Diaz Rock near Astrolabe Island, in Antarctica. Astrolabe Island is a three mile long island in the Bransfield Straight of the Trinity Peninsula. During the visit, Viking’s scientific partner, Oceanites, the … [Read more...]
Cruise News Update: Icon Rescue, Photoshoot Delays Ship, Crew Member
It’s time for another exciting edition of Cruise News Update, brought to you by Cruise Hive, the go-to source for developments in cruising. This week we have coverage on Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Silversea Cruises, and the iconic SS United States ocean liner. In This Article: Cruise News Update Stay informed on all of the big cruise news stories at Cruise Hive, where we’ve … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Port in the Caribbean Switches to Solar Power
One of Carnival Corporation’s cruise ports in the Caribbean is now 80% powered by solar after the company opened new solar park. Amber Cove, a cruise port in the Dominican Republic that is visited by four of Carnival’s cruise lines, has a new 1,800+ solar panel park that is able to produce 80% of the port’s power needs. The company held a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the port … [Read more...]
Virgin Voyages Offering MONTH-Long Europe Cruises for Just $5K Per Person
Don’t have summer plans yet? A new offer from Virgin Voyages may change that quickly. In what the cruise line is dubbing its “Scarlet Summer Season Pass,” Virgin is giving passengers the chance to sail Europe for an entire month aboard Scarlet Lady, starting at a price of just under $5,000 per person. This summer, passengers will have the chance to sail Europe for a month aboard … [Read more...]
Honolulu Cruise Port: Terminals and Guide
Honolulu Cruise Port, also known as the Port of Honolulu, is situated in the heart of Hawaii’s picturesque capital city of Honolulu. Given its central location within the city, it is no wonder it is a port of call and departure for numerous cruise lines. We will take an in-depth look at the popular port. In doing so, we will explain everything cruise passengers need to know about the two … [Read more...]
Puerto Plata continues cruise success with 59 ships
Atahualpa Paulino, the Northern Regional Director of the Ministry of Tourism, has revealed that Puerto Plata is set to welcome a total of 59 cruise ships, operating through the Amber Cove and Taino Bay tourist ports. The distribution of these cruise ship arrivals will be divided, with 24 scheduled for Amber Cove and 35 for Taino Bay during this period, as highlighted by Paulino. This influx … [Read more...]
Carnival Unveils Solar Park to Power Popular Cruise Port
As spring draws closer and daylight hours get longer, Carnival Corporation & plc has unveiled a new solar park at Amber Cove that has enough capacity to supply most of the cruise center’s energy needs. This is a great step toward further environmental sustainability and highlights the company’s commitment to preserving the natural beauty of its destinations. New Solar Park at Amber … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Ship Makes Maiden Call at Popular Caribbean Port
On an island known for throwing weeks-long National Carnivals each year, St. Kitts decided to start the party early this year to welcome the inaugural visit of Carnival Venezia. The vessel visited Basseterre on March 8 as part of a 12-night Southern Caribbean Cruise. Tourism Officials Celebrate Arrival of Carnival Venezia Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Venezia made her first visit to … [Read more...]
Canadian Port Expecting 1.27 Million Cruise Passengers in 2024
A record 1.27 million cruise travelers are expected to cruise through Vancouver in 2024 as a host of ships make their first visits to the popular Canadian port. The enduring appeal of the city as a jumping-off point for Alaska cruises has helped fuel its growth. Vancouver Expects 329 Ships to Visit in 2024 The Port of Vancouver’s Canada Place cruise terminal projects 1.27 million cruise … [Read more...]