Cruise Industry News Ship Updates & Breaking Reports

With 22.4% of the vote, Star of the Seas won Best New Cruise Ship of 2025 as voted by Cruise Hive readers. MSC World America and Star Princess were second and third place, respectively. Star of the Seas is following in the wake of Icon of the Seas' win for the same category in 2024. Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas is indeed a shining star for this year's Cruise Hive Awards as it … [Read more...]

Celebrity Eclipse has replaced a port call for its April 19, 2026, sailing to Grand Cayman and the Bahamas. Instead of Nassau, Bahamas, the ship will instead visit Perfect Day at CocoCay. Recently booked guests may not have been officially notified of the change yet, leading to confusion. Some future guests of Celebrity Eclipse will get to have the private island experience, but not … [Read more...]

The Mobile Cruise Port is a favorite among travelers hoping for a more laid-back experience. It's a modern and easily accessible port centrally located in the city's downtown. It's situated along the scenic Mobile River and serves nearly 200,000 cruise passengers annually. In my opinion, it's one of the best ports to sail from due to its convenience. Mobile is welcoming and the cruise port is … [Read more...]

A young child fell between Carnival Sunrise and the dock in Celebration Key recently. The child's mother jumped into the water as well, but the fast-acting crew quickly rescued both guests. No details on the guests' names or ages have been released but they do not appear to have been injured. It was a frightening few minutes at Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key recently when a … [Read more...]

MSC World America has been named the best overall cruise ship of 2025. The 2025-launched vessel is known for both innovative dining and thrills at sea. Star of the Seas and Norwegian Aqua land in second and third place, respectively. There is no shortage of great cruise ships out there, but only one can be the best. MSC Cruises' MSC World America, which only officially launched … [Read more...]

One parent has shared an incident and the consequences of their teen's poor behavior aboard Carnival Dream. The teen and several friends damaged a machine in the ship's arcade, and have been fined and will pay for the damage. The family is not banned but it is refreshing to see appropriate consequences from the parents and the cruise line. There are many, many complaints across social … [Read more...]

Norwegian Getaway became the first ship to dock at Great Stirrup Cay's new pier on December 28, 2025. Previously, Norwegian Cruise Line's private destination had only been a tender port. All Norwegian Cruise Line ships will benefit going forward, including sister brands like Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises. On December 28, 2025, Norwegian Getaway made history as the … [Read more...]

The Royal Caribbean App has been chosen as the Best Cruise Line App of 2025. The results were close, with Carnival's HUB App right on its tail. This is the first time Best Cruise Line App has been included as part of the Cruise Hive Awards. For the first time in the history of the Cruise Hive Awards, readers were asked to vote on the best cruise line app. Out of a competitive group of … [Read more...]

Carnival Spirit has been delayed by several hours returning to Mobile, Alabama due to heavy fog. The port reopened later in the morning and the ship was able to dock at roughly 12 p.m. Embarkation for the next sailing is delayed several hours but no itinerary changes have been confirmed. Despite Carnival Cruise Line alerting guests boarding Carnival Miracle in Tampa on Sunday, … [Read more...]

Coral Adventurer ran aground just east of Papua New Guinea early on Saturday, December 27. More than 120 guests and crew members are aboard but there are no injuries reported. This is the ship's first sailing since a guest was left behind on Lizard Island and died while hiking. It's been rough sailing for Coral Adventurer for the past few weeks. Now the ship has run aground off the … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has alerted guests that fog may delay Carnival Miracle in Tampa on Sunday, December 28. Carnival Miracle is finishing an 8-night sailing and will begin a 7-night New Year itinerary. No delays have been confirmed but guests should wait for a Sunday morning update for final details. 'Tis the season for fog delays at Port Tampa Bay, but Carnival Cruise Line is … [Read more...]

When the award-winning Wonder of the Seas made its debut in March 2022, it was the largest cruise ship in the entire world. Now, though, the Royal Caribbean vessel has been surpassed by some of the cruise line's other ships. Here's everything you need to know about the impressive size of the massive mega-resort at sea! Just How Big is Wonder of the Seas? Wonder of the Seas weighs in at 235,600 … [Read more...]

Perfect Day at CocoCay was voted the Best Cruise Line Private Island/Destination of 2025 by Cruise Hive readers. Royal Caribbean's private Bahamian island took 32.0% of the votes, well above the second-place destination. The island includes thrills, chills, and everything in between for the ultimate private destination. Looking for the best private island experience for your next … [Read more...]

Port Canaveral has opened a new debarkation ramp in Cruise Terminal 6. The ADA-compliant ramp offers smoother debarkation for all guests, particularly those with luggage or strollers. Other upgrades include emergency features, lighting, and HVAC modifications in the terminal. Debarkation has gotten a bit smoother for guests returning to Port Canaveral's Cruise Terminal 6 with the … [Read more...]

Readers have chosen Port Canaveral as the Best US Cruise Homeport for the sixth consecutive year. The central Florida homeport dominated with 27.3% of the vote total. Florida homeports took all five top spots in this year's Cruise Hive Awards. For the sixth year in a row, Port Canaveral has dominated the Cruise Hive Awards for Best US Cruise Homeport to hold firm to the title as a … [Read more...]

Carnival's Bolt Roller Coaster has been voted the Best Cruise Ship Feature of 2025. The Ultimate Sea Coaster has won the top honor for five consecutive years. Bolt is found on all three of Carnival's Excel-class ships but will not be built on future vessels. The votes are in and it's official: Carnival Cruise Line's Bolt Roller Coaster is the Best Cruise Ship Feature of 2025! Chosen … [Read more...]

There will be a slight delay to Carnival Jubilee's December 27 embarkation schedule. Refueling operations and USCG regulations require the delay, but the itinerary is not changed. Guests should heed their revised arrival times so they are not turned away at the terminal. Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests booked on the December 27, 2025 departure of Carnival Jubilee to let … [Read more...]

A federal judge has denied efforts to stop Hawaii's new cruise tax from going into effect. The "green tax" will impose an 11% tax on cruise fares, in addition to a 3% TAT tax. Cruise Lines International Association and its fellow plaintiffs plan to appeal the decision. The cruise lines and local tourism operators are not getting the Christmas present they were hoping for – at least … [Read more...]

The US Coast Guard evacuated a passenger sailing on Pacific World. The guest was suffering from septic shock, a life-threatening condition. The ship was sailing off the coast of Kauai at the time. Just nine days into a 107-day Global Voyage, a guest onboard Pacific World was evacuated from the ship as it sailed near Kauai, Hawaii. Pacific World is owned by Peace Boat, a Japan-based … [Read more...]

As tensions rise between the US and Venezuela, cruisers are wondering how their sailings could be affected. So far, at least two voyages from Norwegian Cruise Line have been changed as a result of the conflict. Some also worry that more nearby cruise destinations, such as Trinidad and Aruba, could also be impacted. As tensions between the US and Venezuela rise, cruisers are … [Read more...]