Royal Caribbean has announced a cruise cancellation for the Mariner of the Seas just over two weeks before the departure. The cancellation is due to a dry dock currently taking place in Cadiz, Spain, which is taking longer than anticipated. The maintenance work being done on the ship includes new paint, an upgrade to the pool deck and waterslides, maintenance to the propellors, and … [Read more...]
Scotland Port Readies for Big Jump in Cruise Ship Calls
Greenock Ocean Terminal in Clydeport, one of Scotland’s west coast cruise ports, is expecting to make big strides in cruise ship arrivals this year. Nestled alongside the Firth of Clyde, the port also will show off its new visitor center for cruise guests. Greenock Terminal to Welcome 150,000 Cruisers Ninety-one cruise ships are scheduled to call at Greenock Ocean Terminal in 2023, a 25% … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises and Formula 1 Partner for Unique Experience
MSC Cruises has announced a new partnership with Formula 1 to offer an unparalleled Grand Prix hospitality experience on board MSC Virtuosa during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November 2023. As part of MSC Cruises’ partnership with Formula 1, this unique offering promises to bring the trackside thrills of the final race of the season to the cruise ship. MSC Virtuosa will serve as a hotel … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Provides Clarifications for Upcoming Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald has provided some important updates to cruisers booked on certain future sailings of Carnival Legend and Carnival Luminosa. The alerts, posted by Heald, offer must-know, pre-boarding news for three upcoming voyages. Transpacific Mask Update John Heald, the brand ambassador at Carnival Cruise Line, wants to make sure that all cruise guests … [Read more...]
Another Oops for Royal Caribbean Due to Excursion Glitch
Royal Caribbean has been dealing with not just one mistake over the last few days but two. Following our earlier coverage of the cruise line refunding guests over a wrongly published premium package, Royal Caribbean also informed guests about the incorrect pricing of a popular shore excursion. Royal Caribbean Shore Excursion Glitch It wasn’t a single glitch in the last few days by Royal … [Read more...]
How to Get a Job on a Cruise Ship – 10 Pro Tips
Many people are fascinated with the idea of working on a cruise ship. After all, you get to travel the world, meet amazing people, and live at sea, all while earning money! How to get a job on a cruise ship isn’t widely known. The process isn’t as simple as going on a job board and emailing your resume. You need to know certain things about getting a job on a cruise ship, especially if you have … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line’s Fleet Expanding More Than Rivals in 2023
Carnival Cruise Line is set to expand its fleet significantly this year, making it the fastest-growing fleet of the year, outpacing rivals Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Costa Venezia will be renamed Carnival Venezia. She will sail under the unique “Carnival Fun Italian Style,” celebrating Italian culture and cuisine with traditional Carnival cruise line … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Adds Vegan Meals to Culinary Offerings
Upmarket boutique line Windstar Cruises will soon introduce a vegan menu on all six of its cruise ships. The menu was created in partnership with a national health organization following increased demand from the line’s cruise guests, said Windstar. Windstar Cruises, operator of a fleet of all-suite and sailing yachts, plans to roll out a full, plant-based and gluten-free vegan menu that … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Reveals New Beverage Options
Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new range of non-alcoholic cocktails, offering guests an alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages. The drinks are based on some of the most popular cocktails served at Carnival’s Alchemy Bar, a destination for cocktail enthusiasts on almost every Carnival ship sailing from the US. The cocktails are created using non-alcoholic spirits produced by … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Adds Pickleball Courts to 9 Ships
Celebrity Cruises announced it has enhanced its outdoor sports activities by installing open-air pickleball courts to nine of its ships. Use of the courts is free to cruisers, and there are plans for organized games and tournaments, the line said. Pickleball A Fast-Growing Sport Celebrity Cruises has joined the growing list of cruise lines now offering the popular game of pickleball … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruise Ship Rescues 35 Refugees From Drifting Boat
Another cruise ship has been involved in a rescue operation in the Caribbean. In this case, it was the Celebrity Millennium vessel during a week-long voyage out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This news comes as refugees continue to find better lives in the United States, but at significant risk via small, often makeshift boats. Thankfully, the large cruise ship was in the region to help this … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Teams Up with Guinness World Records
MSC Cruises has partnered with Guinness World Records to elevate its onboard entertainment offerings. Officials will be on hand to allow guests to test their skills and break records during their cruise vacation. To add to the excitement, guests who do break a record will be awarded a genuine, official Guinness World Records certificate to show off with. Expanding Onboard Entertainment … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Receives Recognition for Team Members
Carnival Cruise Line has won kudos for being among the top companies for Latino employees. An award from Latino Leaders Magazine follows several other honors the cruise line and its parent company have received for employee diversity and inclusivity. Carnival is a Top Company for Latinos Carnival Cruise Line was named one of the top 25 Best Companies for Latinos to Work in 2023 by the … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Refunds Guests After Huge Mistake
Royal Caribbean International caused confusion when it published a premium VIP package, The Premier Pass, on its website. The package promised unique cruise experiences for two guests, but the cruise line later retracted the offer, stating that it was not available. The cruise line offered refunds to guests who had purchased the package. However, some guests expressed disappointment and … [Read more...]
Crew Quarters on a Cruise Ship – How Do They Look?
Cruises can allow you to see so much more of the world in a large, interesting vessel. Have you ever thought about the parts of a cruise ship you don’t get to see? One of those parts is the crew quarters. If you’re curious to learn the ins and outs of a cruise ship, you might be wondering what the crew area looks like. Well, you’ve come to the right place to find out. Keep reading to find … [Read more...]
Cruise Passenger Tackles Magician During Performace On Stage
During a recent Royal Caribbean cruise, a cruise passenger tackled a magician on stage during a performance, which was fought in video footage. It comes as the magician was doing a magic trick with a female guest, who was invited on stage. Quantum of the Seas Magian Tackled on Stage Guests on a recent Quantum of the Seas cruise in Australia witnessed something they did not expect during an … [Read more...]
Two Itineraries Changed for Carnival Cruise Ship
Carnival Cruise Line has informed booked guests of itinerary changes for the Carnival Conquest cruise ship. There are two sailings impacted by port reversals and adjusted times. The good news is that guests have plenty of time to prepare, especially when it comes to shore excursions. Carnival Conquest Itineraries Adjusted The Miami-based cruise line is making sure guests are kept up to date … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Announces A Special Disco on its Ships
Cunard has announced that it is launching a particular type of disco on its ships, a silent one. The cruise line is introducing this new concept to its nightclubs, starting with G32, the vibrant nightclub on the Queen Mary 2. To celebrate International DJ Day on March 9, Cunard is adding a live DJ and resident party band to the nightclub. The cruise line also plans to introduce silent discos … [Read more...]
Cruise News Update: 11 March 2023
Time to catch up on all the latest cruise news from the past week across the major cruise lines. Cruise Hive has coverage on Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Holland America Line. In This Article… Cruise News Update There’s plenty of cruise news to read, and we’re here to ensure you haven’t missed a thing! In this week’s cruise news … [Read more...]
Cruise Passenger Fined Over $3,000 for Plant and Food
Australia’s cruise industry has resumed sailing at full force, but the return of cruise passengers also brings additional risks. Recently, a cruise passenger was fined $3,300 for breaching Australia’s biosecurity laws, which highlights the importance of understanding the risks associated with bringing items into the country. The passenger had just completed a cruise to New Zealand from and to … [Read more...]