Virgin Voyages is relaunching its celebrated Eat & Drink Festival this July, introducing first-ever experiences alongside returning favorites for a month of culinary exploration. Culinary Exploration at Sea Relaunching its passenger-favorite Eat & Drink Festival across its fleet, Virgin Voyages will offer a series of unique, month-long onboard activations designed to celebrate the … [Read more...]
UK Superstar to Perform on P&O Cruise Ship
It’s confirmed: One of the UK’s top superstars, a performer who was voted best British songwriter of all time, will take the stage onboard a P&O Cruises’ ship twice in fall 2024 to perform charity shows. Gary Barlow, former frontman of the band Take That, will be the star musician on two cruises from Southampton. Gary Barlow Is Slated to Entertain on Iona P&O Cruises has revealed … [Read more...]
Norwegian Ship Itinerary Impacted Due to Worsening Conditions
Lately, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing aboard Norwegian Getaway. After getting a late start to a cruise to Bermuda on Sunday, March 17, 2024, the Breakaway-class vessel had to make a last-minute itinerary change due to stormy conditions. Norwegian Getaway Will Miss First Day In Bermuda Despite embarking on St. Patrick’s Day, Norwegian Getaway’s 7-night Bermuda sailing has been … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Ship Gets Updated Venues and New Suites
Celebrity Infinity has returned from refurbishment with new upgrades in the ultimate luxury, perfect for pampering guests as the vessel heads around Europe with top Mediterranean and Greek itineraries in the months to come. The ship spent more than two weeks in January in dry dock, with upgrades to her public areas and top luxury features that guests will love. Updated Luxury on Celebrity … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Makes Entire Fleet All-Inclusive
In an ambitious move to redefine the cruising experience onboard its expedition ships, HX has announced the introduction of an all-inclusive offering across its entire fleet. The change aims to elevate the onboard experience for guests by eliminating the need for them to book or pay for extra services, aligning HX with the offerings of ultra-luxury expedition cruise lines like Silverseas … [Read more...]
First International Cruise Line Resumes Sailings From Mainland China
MSC Cruises becomes the first international cruise line to return its ships to mainland China and begin home port operations since the pandemic as MSC Bellissima arrives in Shanghai for her maiden call. A Historic Return to China MSC Cruises has achieved a significant milestone by being the first international cruise line to resume operations from a mainland China home port … [Read more...]
MSC Details Naming for New Ship at World’s Largest Cruise Terminal
MSC Cruises has announced plans to welcome their newest ship, the upcoming MSC World America, into the fleet next spring with a naming ceremony at what will be the largest cruise terminal in the world. This will demonstrate and solidify the cruise line’s commitment to the North American market in a large and spectacular way, bringing MSC Cruises to eager travelers from the Cruise Capital of the … [Read more...]
Norwegian Escape Cruise Ship: Overview and Venues
A relatively new cruise ship, Norwegian Escape entered service in 2015 as a Breakaway Plus-class ship. Even with its young-ish age, the ship has already received a refurbishment in 2022, with another dry dock slated for 2025. Overall, this is a ship that’s been kept up nicely, ensuring you can still thoroughly enjoy all the stand-out features that were considered unique and … [Read more...]
Entertainer Sues Cruise Line Over Passenger Action On Stage
A year after a passenger tackled an entertainer onstage aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas, the entertainer is now suing the cruise line and Royal Caribbean Group for damages. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court, Southern District of Florida on December 19, 2023, and is progressing toward a court date. Magician Files Suit Against Royal … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Ship Delayed Due to Technical Issue
Norwegian Getaway developed a mechanical issue on her current sailing and will be delayed several hours returning to New York, which is having a knock on effect for embarkation on her next cruise. Guests have been advised of the situation, including guests onboard the ship as well as travelers eager to begin their sailing. Norwegian Getaway Delay Norwegian Getaway has been delayed as she … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Ship Changes Registry Ahead of California Debut
The newest addition to Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet, Carnival Firenze, has officially been registered under the Panamanian flag. The change occurred as the ship undergoes final transformations in Cadiz, Spain, ahead of its journey to California. New Registry and Transformation In a notable development for Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Firenze marked its entry into the final … [Read more...]
Celebrity Reflection Cruise Ship: Overview and Things to Do
A relatively new ship, Celebrity Reflection offers lots for avid cruisers to love. The ship is modern, features many of the Celebrity amenities cruisers already know, and is the biggest of its class. If you’re considering taking a Celebrity Reflection cruise sometime in the near future, here’s what to expect on your voyage, from the ship’s size to its staterooms, restaurants, … [Read more...]
Cruise News Update: Royal Caribbean Cancels, Carnival Policy, NCL
Stay on top of the cruise news with Cruise Hive, the leader in cruise industry coverage. This week’s update includes coverage of Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, P&O Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean. In This Article: Cruise News Update Let’s dive into this week’s cruise news update, with Cruise Hive’s coverage of major stories, including a TikTok influencer who … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Creates New Sailings After Rescheduled Ship Dry Dock
Because of a necessary shift in the dry dock schedule for P&O Cruises’ Iona, the cruise line has been able to create two new sailings for the ship to fill in the initial dates of the dry dock. Guests onboard have a great opportunity to book these new sailings, which will offer new opportunities for travelers to enjoy amazing ports of call. New Cruises Fill in Former Dry Dock … [Read more...]
Carnival Ships by Size: Biggest to Smallest
Carnival Cruise Line is one of the largest cruise lines in the world, so to keep track of its growing fleet, we’ve decided to organize Carnival ships by size. We’ve listed all the Carnival ships in size order by gross tonnage, starting with the largest and ending with the smallest in the fleet. We’ve also included a description of each ship, so if you’re not fully familiar with the cruise line, … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Performs Complex Passenger Evacuation From Royal Caribbean Ship
The United States Coast Guard successfully executed an evacuation of a passenger from the cruise ship Symphony of the Seas. The complex operation took place in the Caribbean Sea, not far from Puerto Rico, during an 8-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The evacuation took place after the ship completed its visit to Curacao, and was making her way back to Fort Lauderdale. Teamwork … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Warns Cruise Passengers to Behave
Carnival Cruise Line has proactively sent out a comprehensive letter to its passengers outlining a stringent code of conduct for the spring break season. Conduct Guidelines Issued to Passengers In a comprehensive, two-page letter to passengers scheduled to sail on a Carnival cruise in March and April, Carnival Cruise Line emphasized respectful and considerate behavior for the upcoming Spring … [Read more...]
Port Celebrates 1,000th Cruise Ship Visit
Napier Port, nestled in the picturesque Hawke’s Bay of New Zealand, proudly welcomed the Silver Muse, marking the 1,000th cruise ship to call at the port in its 30-year history. Milestone Achievement for Napier Port In a February 26, 2024, ceremony, Napier Port commemorated the arrival of Silversea Cruises’ Silver Muse to 2 Wharf as the port’s 1,000th cruise ship to call on the … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Opens New Pacific Voyages, Details Very Rare Itinerary
Holland America Line has opened for booking dozens of 2025-26 voyages along the US, Mexican, and Canadian west coasts, including an intriguing new rare itinerary exploring the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. The roster of sailings also features several one-night getaways, perfect for newbie cruisers who want to see what life is like aboard a cruise ship. New Itinerary Features … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Introduces New Way to Book Cruises
Typically, future cruise guests have three options to book their next sailing: They can call the cruise line, book online, or hire a travel agent. But sometimes, the easiest way to address booking questions (or complications) is to have a face-to-face conversation, which is why Fred. Olsen Cruise Line has unveiled a new video reservation system. Nearly 800 Guests Successfully Use Fred. … [Read more...]