UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line’s second ship, newly launched in May 2023, made her inaugural visit to the Port of Bristol. The cruise line markets itself as a premium, no-fly line geared to British cruisers looking to sail from UK ports. Ambition Begins Six-Itinerary Cruise Series Ambition, a 1,200-guest ship operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, arrived at England’s Port of Bristol to … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Addresses Yet Another Unfounded Rumor
Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald has spoken out about another rumor circulating on social media, this time addressing the cruise line’s beloved towel animals. Such rumors are easily spread but without substance, yet can still be of concern to eager cruise travelers. Towel Animal Rumor Is Untrue A new rumor circulating online has announced that starting November 1, Carnival … [Read more...]
Cruise Port Operator Signs Pact With Germany’s Bremerhaven
UK-based Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest port operator, has secured an agreement to run operations at the Bremerhaven Cruise Port in Germany. The company currently manages 27 ports in 14 countries worldwide. Global Ports Holding Awarded 10-Year Agreement On September 6, 2023, the Bremerhaven Cruise Port became the latest to award a concession agreement to Global Ports Holding … [Read more...]
Construction Milestones Reached for Two Cruise Ships
Just a month after launching its first cruise ship into service, luxury line Explora Journeys celebrated construction milestones in the building of its second and third vessels at a Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. The cruise line, a luxury lifestyle brand of MSC Cruises, floated out one ship and cut steel for the other. Explora Journeys Celebrates at Italian Shipyard On September 6, … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cancels Another Cruise Due to Broken Ship
Royal Caribbean International has begun reaching out to guests booked on the September 8, 2023 departure of Radiance of the Seas with the news that the sailing has to be cancelled. This is due to the ongoing engine repair issue that began during the ship’s August 25 cruise and has already cancelled the September 1 sailing. Another Radiance of the Seas Cruise Cancelled Guests booked on the … [Read more...]
Upcoming Tropical Storm Lee Expected to Impact Cruise Destinations
As Tropical Depression 13 gains momentum several hundred miles east of Barbados, concerns are rising over its potential impact on eastern Caribbean cruises. Expected to intensify to tropical storm status by this evening, September 5, and further develop into a hurricane by Thursday, the storm has cruise operators and guests on alert. While it is currently on a trajectory east of the … [Read more...]
Another City is Getting Fed Up With Cruise Ships
Galataport, the cruise port for Istanbul, is a wildly popular and bustling destination for cruise ships sailing the Eastern Mediterranean, but reports are emerging that the local population is not fully supportive of the sights and sounds that come with the vacation-at-sea option. The port’s cruise terminal, which opened in 2021, is an underground facility that can accommodate 15,000 cruise … [Read more...]
Passenger Reported Missing From Carnival Cruise Ship
A male passenger has been reported missing from Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Conquest after failing to debark the ship as scheduled on Monday, September 4, 2023. Authorities are actively searching for the man, though the ship has been cleared and has already set sail on its next voyage to the Bahamas. Man Missing From Carnival Conquest As guests were debarking from the 110,000-gross … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Boosts Penguin Conservation in New Zealand
Princess Cruises is enhancing its ecological commitments in New Zealand to foster the well-being of Blue Penguin populations. Additionally, the cruise line is working hard to preserve the last known Yellow-Eye Penguin colony on New Zealand’s mainland. These conservation efforts can provide amazing wildlife viewing opportunities for cruise travelers in responsible and sustainable ways to … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Reveals Treasure Trove of Details on New Ship
Disney Cruise Line fans have a bountiful treasure to anticipate with the upcoming Disney Treasure, slated to debut in late 2024. The cruise line has now revealed amazing new features and amenities onboard the ship, sister ship to Disney Wish, including details about onboard venues, signature experiences, and luxurious staterooms – all charting a course for adventure. Disney Treasure … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Provides Update on Damage and Next Cruise
Royal Caribbean International has reached out to guests booked aboard multiple sailings in 2023 of Radiance of the Seas with an interim update on the ship’s repair progress and the likelihood of setting sail for the next cruise. This update follows the cancellation of the September 1 sailing just hours before departure and understandably has guests booked on the next cruise nervous about their … [Read more...]
Miscommunication Strands More Than 50 Cruise Guests at Port
Details are emerging about how more than 50 cruise travelers were left in Auckland due to a paperwork miscommunication involving P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Explorer. The incident happened in mid-July and nearly two months later many impacted guests are still dissatisfied with the way the cruise line has handled the fallout. Paperwork Miscommunication Strands Travelers When … [Read more...]
Controversy Erupts as Cruise Ship Anchors in English Town
The serene Cornish town of Fowey became a hotbed of public debate on September 1 when the Spirit of Adventure, operated by British cruise line Saga Cruises, dropped anchor in its harbor. The arrival of the cruise ship and its 999 guests temporarily inflated the town’s population by almost half, eliciting mixed reactions from the locals. With the cruise industry seeing spectacular growth in the … [Read more...]
The Aft Deck – A Popular Spot on a Cruise Ship
If you have never been on a cruise ship, you might be surprised to see just how busy the back section of the ship is. In maritime terms, this charming area of the ship is known as the aft deck. Despite its seemingly unexciting position at the back of the ship, the aft deck of most cruise ships offers a wide range of exciting amenities, relaxing lounge areas, and some of the most stunning views … [Read more...]
The Grandeur of the Titanic Interior Design
Despite its tragic maiden voyage, the RMS Titanic is still viewed as a lasting symbol of unrivaled luxury and grandeur. Not only was the Titanic groundbreaking due to its immense size and sophisticated propulsion system, but the interior of its upper decks was also designed to appeal to the desires of society’s more affluent upper classes. The Titanic interior featured lavish dining areas, … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Ship Delayed, Next Sailing Shortened
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy has been delayed in Bermuda due to the remnants of what was Hurricane Idalia, which is causing the ship to be one day late in returning to New York. Consequently, this will shorten the next cruise by one day, which changes the ports of call for that cruise. Norwegian Joy Delayed The Breakaway-plus-class Norwegian Joy has been delayed in Bermuda on its … [Read more...]
Cruise Lines Tribute Iconic Margaritaville Singer Jimmy Buffet
Cruise lines have offered touching tributes the day after the death of iconic singer, songwriter, and vacation-lover Jimmy Buffett, who passed on September 1, 2023 after a battle with lymphoma. The “Margaritaville” musician’s lyrical legacy not only shows on the decks of the boutique cruise line that bears his signature song name, but is familiar to cruise travelers everywhere. Jimmy Buffett … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Sailing Diverted Due to Post-Tropical Cyclone
Guests aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Liberty of the Seas are getting a very different sailing than originally planned, thanks to post-tropical cyclone Idalia, which continues to impact Bermuda. Because of the effect of the storm, Liberty of the Seas will be sailing to Canada rather than Bermuda. Complete Itinerary Change for Liberty of the Seas Liberty of the Seas set sail from Cape … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cancels Sailing Due to Propulsion Issue
Royal Caribbean International has been forced to cancel the current sailing for Radiance of the Seas due to a propulsion issue. The problem started on the ship’s previous cruise, but repairs could not be completed, resulting in the cancellation of the following voyage. Radiance of the Seas Propulsion Issues The 90,090-gross ton Radiance of the Seas has developed significant propulsion … [Read more...]
Cruise News Update: Huge Rescue, Glitch, Ports, Cancellations
It’s time once again to get up to speed with news from the world of cruising, and Cruise Hive has it all covered in this week’s update, with articles about Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and the Texas Port of Galveston. In This Article: Cruise News Update Let’s get rolling with the weekly cruise news update from Cruise Hive, where you’ll find all of the … [Read more...]