A fire on the port side of the Carnival Freedom‘s exhaust funnel was reported and extinguished with no injuries. The ship, near Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, is now heading to Freeport. Carnival Freedom Funnel Catches Fire The Carnival Freedom cruise ship, which was navigating 20 miles from Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas, reported a fire on its port-side exhaust funnel after a possible … [Read more...]
Victoria set for another strong cruise season; Nanaimo welcoming first ships since 2019
Season starts April 3 when Norwegian Bliss pulls in to Ogden Point to mark the first of 315 visits from ships mainly plying the popular Alaska route. Despite fewer scheduled trips, Greater Victoria is anticipating another strong cruise ship season starting April 3 when Norwegian Bliss pulls into Ogden Point to mark the first of 315 visits from ships that mainly ply the popular Alaska … [Read more...]
Cruise lines’ private islands are having a renaissance. These are the 3 reasons they need it now more than ever before
About 140 miles east of Miami, Royal Caribbean’s private Bahamas island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, receives thousands of eager families virtually every day of the year. The cruise line and many of its competitors don’t just own ships — they also have land-based portfolios. Throughout the Caribbean and in countries like Honduras and Belize, practically every major cruise company has snatched up and … [Read more...]
Cruise News Update: New Ship, Waterfall, Cancellations
Once again, it’s been a hectic week for cruise news, and you can stay on top of it all with Cruise Hive, the leader in cruise industry coverage. In this week’s update, we have stories about Viking, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises. In This Article: Cruise News Update Count on Cruise Hive to deliver the cruise news you need … [Read more...]
Popular Cruise Line Sails Into the World of “Dune”
“Dune” is one of the most popular movie franchises of our time, making viewers feel like they’ve been transported to another world entirely. But the films were indeed filmed on planet Earth – and now Celebrity Cruises is offering a series of voyages to take passengers to see the stunning landscapes where the films were shot. Celebrity Cruises Sails To Dune Filming Locations Since its … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Moving All Cruises to All-Inclusive By the End of 2024
A cruise line has announced plans to move all of their cruises to all-inclusive starting this fall. The rollout will begin in October and will be fleetwide by the end of November 2024. Hot tubs and Infinity Pool on MS Fridtjof Nansen – Photo Credit: Clara Tuma HX, formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions, will begin moving all cruises to all-inclusive in October on sailings to Antarctica and the … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cancels Cruise Due to Technical Difficulties
Passengers on Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas face itinerary changes and cancellations on its current voyage in the South Pacific as technical issues have forced the ship to return to port in Syndey. Royal Caribbean has announced compensation and itinerary adjustments for affected guests. Brilliance of the Seas Impacted by Propulsion Issue Royal Caribbean has announced … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean cancels Australia cruise last minute due to propulsion problem
The current South Pacific sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas is getting cut short due to an unexpected technical issue with the ship’s propulsion. The cruise line has also announced the ship’s following itinerary, scheduled for March 30, 2024, has been cancelled.According to online reports from passengers aboard Brilliance of the Seas, the ship has encountered technical issues … [Read more...]
Carnival cruise ship suffers fire in rough weather off Bahamas
Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed one of its ships suffered a fire onboard while cruising off the Bahamas in stormy weather. Carnival Freedom reported the fire to the US Coast Guard on Saturday afternoon while sailing from Princess Cay to Freeport in the Bahamas. The call at Princess Cay had been cancelled due to the weather conditions on Saturday, and at 3pm the ship reported the … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Adding Royal Beach Club in Cozumel, Mexico
Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has announced plans for a new Royal Beach Club that will be located at one of the most popular Caribbean cruise ports, Cozumel. The Royal Beach Club Cozumel is scheduled to open in 2026 and will be located on the western side of the island. It will have a private beach area, swimming pools, cabanas and more. Sponsored Links “We are delighted … [Read more...]
Two Cruise Ship Crew Members Die From Engineering Incident
A tragic incident aboard Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam has sadly claimed the lives of two of the ship’s crew members. The incident happened on Friday morning, March 22, while the ship was docked at Half Moon Cay, the cruise line’s private island destination in The Bahamas. The ship is structurally sound and while there was a delay in leaving Half Moon Cay, all passengers are safe and … [Read more...]
The 2024 cruise season in Central Adriatic Ports is ready to start – MedCruise
The cruise ports of Ancona, Pesaro, and Ortona, managed by the Central Adriatic Ports Authority, will be once again the protagonists of the cruise season in the Adriatic. On 23rd March, the cruise ship Artemis will open the 2024 cruise season calling the port of Pesaro, Italian Capital of Culture 2024. Its itinerary will continue in the port of Ortona on 24th March, thus letting its passengers … [Read more...]
Portsmouth Port’s new terminal welcomes 75,000 passengers in first six months
Since Portsmouth International Port’s terminal extension opened in August 2023, a report has shown 75,000 passengers have made use of the new facility, arriving and departing for their cruise. The carbon neutral terminal, part funded by the government’s Levelling Up grant, boasts seawater technology to heat and cool the building, smart LED, solar panels to generate energy and living walls to … [Read more...]
Caribbean Nation Provides Updates on Cruise Projects
The government of Antigua has provided new information on the progress and future plans of its cruise infrastructure developments. During a cabinet meeting, the Minister of Information covered extending the cruise port to include Rat Island and the ongoing discussions regarding a beach club at Fort James initially announced in partnership with Royal Caribbean back in 2019. Antigua has been at … [Read more...]
CocoCay in Cozumel? Royal Caribbean Announces New Destination in Mexico
Royal Caribbean cruise passengers visiting one of the most popular ports in the world will soon have a new spot to enjoy themselves. Royal Caribbean is building a new destination in Cozumel, dubbed Royal Beach Club. It includes plenty of beach, a splashpad for kids, restaurants, and more. Image courtesy of Royal Caribbean. The cruise line, which is well known for its popular CocoCay destination in … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Kicks off Celebration Key™ Portal Reveals With Preview of Paradise Plaza and Calypso Lagoon
Carnival Cruise Line today revealed details for Paradise Plaza and Calypso Lagoon, two of the five portals at its new Celebration Key™ cruise destination on Grand Bahama set to debut in July 2025. Just a short walk from the ship, Paradise Plaza will welcome guests with a brightly colored promenade and radiant sun-shaped arch perfect for photo-taking. Guests will be immersed in the … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Announces Royal Beach Club in Cozumel, Mexico
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Royal Caribbean Announces New Beach Club in Cozumel
One of the world’s biggest cruise lines is adding a new attraction to its repertoire. On March 22, 2024, Royal Caribbean announced that it will open a new Royal Beach Club on the pristine shores of Cozumel, Mexico, in 2026. Royal Caribbean Unveils Plans For New Beach Club In Mexico Cozumel, Mexico is already a popular cruise destination, known for its sandy beaches, coral reefs, scuba, … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean announces it will build a new beach club for cruise ship passengers in Mexico
Royal Caribbean will open its second beach club in Mexico, exclusively for the use of its cruise ship passengers.Royal Beach Club Cozumel in Mexico is the name of the line's next new enclave.Beach clubs are a new idea for Royal Caribbean, which are private areas reserved for the use of Royal Caribbean ships visiting that day. An admission cost is also associated with the clubs.The announcement was … [Read more...]
Passenger Missing and Overboard From MSC Cruises Ship
A 23-year-old male passenger has been confirmed missing and overboard from MSC Cruises’ MSC Euribia during the ship’s most recent cruise, which left Southampton on Friday, March 15. Family members have been informed of the incident and the man is presumed lost, while the cruise line is remaining in communication with the authorities to investigate the incident. Passenger Missing Overboard … [Read more...]