Oasis of the Seas 8-night Southern Caribbean and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – November 30, 2024

If you haven’t taken a cruise with Carnival for a while, you might need to get up to speed with some of the recent bans that have been announced.  This year has already seen several new rules put into effect.  Let’s look at 7 bans the cruise line has either announced or clarified in just the last few months. Whenever it’s announced that a cruise line has banned a certain item or … [Read More...]

It’s been another busy week for cruise news, and Cruise Hive has it all covered in our weekly round-up. This week, we have stories from Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises. Make sure you stay well informed by signing up for Cruise Hive’s Daily Cruise News Update, so the big cruise stories are delivered right to your … [Read More...]

After a fun cruise vacation, many passengers will look for a meaningful souvenir to help them remember the experience. This might come in the form of a refrigerator magnet, a shirt or hoodie, ornaments, or even jewelry.  But for avid Carnival cruisers, ceramic models of the brand’s more than 25 ships are particularly popular – with the Fun Shops on each ship usually selling a mini replica … [Read More...]

This week, Disney Auditions put out a casting call searching for mainstage vocalists and dancers to be part of the opening cast aboard the Disney Destiny with auditions occurring in New York. These are the New York auditions mentioned in the previous Disney Destiny casting calls from earlier this month. According to the casting notice, rehearsals are expected to begin mid-2025, followed by an … [Read More...]

Certain nights of your Royal Caribbean cruise will have a theme to them, and you might want to pack your suitcase accordingly.Each night of your Royal Caribbean cruise will typically feature a unique theme or attire suggestion. These themed nights create a vibrant, fun atmosphere onboard and help set the tone for the night. Picture a Caribbean-style celebration, a Greek toga party or a throwback … [Read More...]

Trip log, day four. Grand Cayman.7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney TreasureDecember 31, 2024 Guests Ashore: 10:30 am Guests Onboard: 5:30 pmPersonal Navigator – Day 4 <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" data-attachment-id="70902" … [Read More...]

After a town council’s 5-0 vote, cruise ships with more than 50 passengers are no longer allowed to visit a port in Maine.  With this tight restriction, it’s not just a ban on large cruise ships but essentially all cruise ships. The Belfast City Council stated that cruise ships blocking the channel was a major concern.  Additionally, the tour buses needed to transfer passengers into … [Read More...]

Yes, you can get married on a cruise ship. There are many reasons why you might want to do so — but also some downsides to a cruise ship wedding, and things you’ll want to take into consideration while planning, to ensure your nuptials go off without a hitch. Here’s what you need to know. In this Article: What to Expect From a Cruise Ship Wedding I’ve seen many a wedding taking place on a … [Read More...]

It isn’t too often that a cruise ship that is more than 20 years old gets to make a maiden visit to a port of call she has never seen before. That is just what Carnival Spirit was able to do on Friday, January 24, 2025, however, with her very first ever visit to Curacao. The ship departed from Mobile, Alabama on a 12-night Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys sailing on Saturday, January 18, … [Read More...]

Sarah Bretz, ContributorSarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.See all author posts Source: … [Read More...]