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 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...]

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 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 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...]

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 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 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 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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Norwegian Cruise Line has received two prestigious awards that recognize the quality of its onboard beverage programs. The line was honored with two 2023 Vibe Vista Awards, one for its wine program and another for its alcohol-free beverage menu. NCL Gains Two Vibe Vista Awards The 2023 Vibe Conference, a top gathering of beverage industry professionals, and the L’Academie Culinaire de … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises is taking an important step towards protecting the wildlife of the Pacific Northwest by adjusting the sailing speed of the Celebrity Millennium to safeguard migrating whales. As a result, Celebrity Cruises has made several changes to an itinerary that departs in May 2023 from Los Angeles to Vancouver. Celebrity Cruises has been working closely with the NOAA (National Oceanic … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has issued a call-to-artists for a project that will bring unique Caribbean artwork to the line’s newest ship, Icon of the Seas. The line’s Artist Discovery Program invites up-and-coming artists to compete for a chance to contribute their talents to a series of collections that will be seen by millions of cruise ship guests. Celebration of Caribbean Culture on Icon of the … [Read more...]

Cruise ships have all types of interesting terms and unique features. A word you may commonly hear on a cruise ship is “Pullman bed.” But what is a Pullman bed on a cruise ship, and how do they work? In this article, you’ll learn what a Pullman bed is, why you might consider a cabin with one, and everything else you need to know about this type of bed. In This Article… What Is a Pullman … [Read more...]

Disney Fantasy is the second cruise ship in Disney’s Dream class, but Disney’s fourth cruise ship overall. Disney Cruise Line, which launched in the 1990s, was a newcomer on the scene (compared to many of its longer-lasting, family-friendly counterparts), but quickly caught up to the pack. By Disney Fantasy’s launch in 2012, Disney Cruise Line had firmly established itself as a great option for … [Read more...]