Norwegian Breakaway was called to assist in the rescue of approximately 200 migrants overnight near Italy, resulting in a four-hour delay that means the ship has had to forfeit the planned port visit to Catania, Sicily on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The port visit was to have been from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., but the ship is enjoying a day at sea instead. Norwegian Breakaway Assists in Migrant … [Read more...]

The Antigua Cruise Port, serving the two-island nation of Antigua & Barbuda, marked the start of its lucrative winter cruise season with the arrival of a luxury Seabourn ship on October 7, 2023. The ship docked at the port’s Heritage Quay, a bustling retail center, where port officials were on hand to welcome the ship and usher in the busy season. Luxury Seabourn Pursuit is First to … [Read more...]

P&O Cruises has announced its winter 2025/26 cruise collection. The British cruise line, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, will be returning to 12 Ports after a 5-year or longer absence, offering even greater variety of destinations and diverse itineraries to eager travelers. P&O Cruises’ 2025/26 Winter Cruise Collection Guests will be able to discover exciting new … [Read more...]

Celestyal Cruises has suspended all forthcoming port of call visits to Israel at least through the end of November 2023, and future calls will undoubtedly be evaluated as necessary. This follows the cancellation of calls into Israel by various cruise lines as well as Royal Caribbean International cancelling two complete cruises that were to have departed from Haifa this month. Celestyal … [Read more...]

We have a list of some of the best things to do in Tampa, Florida, before or after your cruise vacation from the port. You will find opportunities for plenty of fun, places to eat, and so much more for cruise passengers. If you’re making the trip to Tampa, Florida, to depart on a Caribbean cruise, why not make the most of your visit by seeing some of the local attractions? Tampa has … [Read more...]

In a fresh update, Norwegian Cruise Line has changed its tax payment protocols on board for guests sailing through European waters, at least for one cruise onboard Norwegian Epic. The changes primarily focus on Value Added Tax levied on purchases made during the voyage through pre-purchased beverage packages and purchases through pre-packaged specialty dining.  Adjustments to VAT … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas is currently sailing a 16-night, one-way repositioning cruise after the end of the Alaska sailing season, but this one cruise has been impacted by multiple factors causing delays, port cancellations, and port time changes. First Issue: Delayed Embarkation The Saturday, October 7, 2023 departure of Radiance of the Seas from San Diego, … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has allied with PBS International to showcase 12 exclusive documentaries on the company’s upcoming Seven Seas Grandeur, with content focusing on world history, wildlife, science, and other intriguing subjects that will complement to the immersive-style cruising offered by the luxury line. Regent Seven Seas Cruises and PBS International Partnership The luxury … [Read more...]

Due to escalating tensions and dangerous situations in two different countries, Celebrity Cruises has dramatically altered the next sailing of Celebrity Apex to ensure a safer experience for everyone onboard. This means the ship will no longer be visiting either Israel or Egypt as originally scheduled, but guests do have cancellation options because of the drastic changes. Another Celebrity … [Read more...]

Due to Tropical Storm Lidia, which is forecast to become a hurricane in the next day, guests aboard Carnival Panorama are not having the cruise itinerary they originally booked. The ship’s Mexican Riviera itinerary has had to be drastically altered with one port cancelled and others rearranged to avoid the worst weather and provide the safest, smoothest sailing. Itinerary Change for Carnival … [Read more...]

Carnival Miracle’s current Mexican Riviera itinerary must be radically modified due to the influence of soon-to-be Hurricane Lidia. Guests onboard have been notified of the change, and Carnival Cruise Line continues to monitor the storm’s progress to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Carnival Miracle Itinerary Change The 88,500-gross-ton, Spirit-class Carnival Miracle is sailing from … [Read more...]

There is nothing quite like looking out at the vastness of endless blue water. This type of view is genuinely captivating and never really gets old. While the sight of open seas and oceans is incredible, it can get a bit confusing when you get into the measurements used to describe these immense, featureless distances.  It may surprise you that the measurement used to gauge and describe … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International has cancelled the next two cruises for Rhapsody of the Seas, both of which were scheduled to set sail from Haifa, Israel. The Monday, October 9 and Friday, October 13 sailings are impacted. The cancellation is due to the ongoing geopolitical unrest in the region and follows other cruise ships quickly cancelling port visits to Israel to safeguard guests and crew … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International has cancelled two ports of call in Israel for Odyssey of the Seas‘ current sailing due to the escalating geopolitical situation in the region. Two new ports of call have been substituted and the remainder of the ship’s itinerary is unaffected by the sudden change. Odyssey of the Seas Itinerary Change The Quantum-Ultra-class Odyssey of the Seas will not be … [Read more...]

Even to this day, countless people remain fascinated by the RMS Titanic. This ill-fated and iconic vessel has captured people’s imaginations worldwide for over a century. While many details from the Titanic’s tragic maiden voyage are known to the general public, many people still wonder how and why the Titanic broke in half after colliding with an iceberg. Today, we will explain why this famous … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises’ Edge-class Celebrity Apex will not be able to visit Israel as planned on the current sailing, due to safety concerns over ongoing violence in the region. With the recent escalation of tension, the ship has altered course and changed its current itinerary to include an overnight visit to Cyprus instead. Celebrity Apex Itinerary Change Celebrity Apex is currently sailing … [Read more...]

Keep on top of all the major cruise news at Cruise Hive, where we bring you the top news stories from the cruise industry every day. This week we have it all covered, with articles about Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line. In This Article: Cruise News Update It’s time once again for another cruise news update from Cruise Hive, where you’ll stay well informed … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line marked its return to Mobile, Alabama, as the Carnival Spirit embarked from its new homeport today. The return of sailings from Mobile, Alabama, is long overdue, with cruises not sailing since Carnival Ecstasy was removed from the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. Carnival Spirit will offer guests the opportunity to sail on various cruises to the western Caribbean and the Bahamas, … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line’s iconic red-white-and-blue funnel is being restored onboard Carnival Freedom during her dry dock at a shipyard in Spain. The funnel, along with its two fins, was temporarily replaced after the starboard fin caught fire in May 2022. Carnival Freedom to Sport ‘Fun Ship’ Emblem Carnival Freedom will soon look like a Carnival Cruise Line Fun Ship once again, following … [Read more...]

The P&O Cruises Australia ship Pacific Explorer responded to a distress call and rescued a stranded mariner on Friday, October 6, 2023, south of Vanuatu. The successful rescue of the young man hoping to break a world record happened in the early morning, and the cruise ship has resumed its current sailing with no impact on the itinerary schedule. Pacific Explorer Rescues Tom … [Read more...]