Many have been eagerly following the much-hyped three-year world cruise by Miray Cruises’ MV Gemini. Guests are already booked onboard, some of whom even sold their house to join the cruise. However, tension is growing as concerns regarding the ship’s seaworthiness come to light. With multiple refund requests, the departure of the founding team, and ongoing questions about safety onboard, the … [Read more...]

For millions of people around the world, there’s nothing better than a juicy burger. Carnival Cruise Line has plenty of evidence to prove it, too, since it serves nearly 30,000 burgers daily, fleet-wide, at the onboard venue Guy’s Burger Joint. It’s one of the reasons why Carnival Cruise Line will celebrate International Burger Day on May 28. Guy’s Burger Joint Serves 30K Burgers Each Day … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests booked aboard Carnival Vista, Carnival Dream, and Carnival Breeze to alert them to embarkation changes for all sailings between May 27 and June 3. Every sailing’s final boarding time has been moved up, and guests will need to adjust their boarding documents accordingly. Embarkation Final Boarding Time Change Carnival Cruise Line has emailed … [Read more...]

Viking has just revealed news about three new Arctic itineraries scheduled to set sail. All three are slated to begin in July 2025. Viking’s 2025 Arctic Expeditions Viking (Viking River Cruises, Viking Expeditions, and Viking Ocean Cruises), headquartered out of Basel, Switzerland, has just revealed that the company plans to introduce three brand new itineraries headed for the northern … [Read more...]

In an unfortunate turn of events for guests onboard Anthem of the Seas, the ship was forced to cancel a scheduled stop in the Norwegian Fjords earlier this week due to inclement weather. Over the last week, the North Atlantic has been battered by a severe storm that has seen multiple cruise ships cancel port calls in Norway and Iceland. With waves up to 20 feet and winds gusting up to 60 miles … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has released a statement in regards to confusion over the loyalty status points guests are given when sailing on casino offers. After spam notices and rumors, the cruise line has verified that casino offer sailings do indeed lead to the accrual of points in the Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) loyalty program. Casino Offer Sailings and Cruise Loyalty Points Cruise … [Read more...]

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its 2023 Atlantic hurricane season predictions, forecasting “near-normal” hurricane activity this year. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 each year, and the severity of the season is influenced by a variety of global climate patterns. For 2023, two key patterns – El Nino and warmer ocean water … [Read more...]

New, reimagined dining of truly iconic proportions will debut on the upcoming Icon of the Seas, with more than 20 dining venues aboard what will be the world’s largest cruise ship. From quick bites to elegantly curated menus to dinner shows and everything in between, the new Royal Caribbean ship will offer delicious options for all types of travelers and their widely varied dining … [Read more...]

Debuting in 2021, MSC Seashore is one of the latest and greatest ships to sail the high seas. While MSC Cruises might not be as familiar to U.S. cruisers as, say, Carnival or Royal Caribbean, the cruise line is continuing to make waves in the U.S. cruising market with this ship, which serves both European and U.S. itineraries.  Wondering what you can expect when you take an MSC Seashore … [Read more...]

Explora Journeys, the new luxury line from MSC Cruises that will soon debut its first vessel, EXPLORA I, has revealed a series of destination experiences the ship will offer during her inaugural Caribbean season, which begins in November 2023 and continues to March 2024. Excursions exploring nature and local culture are the hallmarks of the all-inclusive cruise brand’s land programs, the cruise … [Read more...]

As a wave of harsh weather continues to disrupt cruises around Iceland, Norwegian Prima becomes the latest vessel to alter its course. Following in the wake of the Sky Princess, which saw four ports cancelled in Iceland in the past week, Norwegian Prima was forced to revise its voyage plans, leaving guests with altered itineraries. Due to arrive in Reykjavik on May 24, the ship made it to its … [Read more...]

Luxury cruisers can follow in the wake of ancient explorers and seafarers aboard Silversea Cruises’ World Cruise 2026, to be operated on the line’s 596-guest Silver Dawn. The luxe line, a brand of Royal Caribbean Group, announced on May 24 that the voyage will be its most diverse and immersive yet and last for 140 days. Ship to Visit 70 Destinations in 140 Days Silversea Cruises has … [Read more...]

After a pre-sale phase, Holland America Line kicks off general reservations for the company’s inaugural Pole-to-Pole Grand Voyage, along with the 2025 Grand World Voyage. Grand World Voyage and the New Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole  After a triumphant pre-sale stage, Holland America Line officially extended an invitation to the general public on May 24, 2023, to book passage on … [Read more...]

As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, the cruise industry is no exception. The industry has been under scrutiny for its environmental impact for years, and now, a significant step forward is on the horizon.  MSC Euribia, the latest addition to MSC Cruises’ fleet, is set to sail on the first net zero greenhouse gas emissions voyage in the history of the cruise industry, … [Read more...]

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has released dramatic onboard video footage of a recent medical evacuation from Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Eclipse, showing just how helicopter assets approach a cruise ship and handle the evacuation procedure. Medical evacuations occur for a number of reasons and can be assisted by pier personnel, pilot boats, or aircraft as needed for the situation and … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line has reached out to guests booked aboard Norwegian Epic from December 1, 2023 through April 9, 2024, to inform them that all of the ship’s sailings within that time frame have been cancelled. Guests are being offered various refunds and future discounts for the disruption to their travel plans. Norwegian Epic European Cruises Cancelled An email sent to booked guests … [Read more...]

Disney Cruise Line is making sure guests know there is plenty of extra magic onboard its summer 2023 Silver Anniversary at Sea sailings, with new details revealed about the line’s spectacular fireworks shows. Along with the planned pyrotechnic extravaganzas, the cruise line is marking its 25th year of operations with special events, cuisine, and services through September. Not All Cruises … [Read more...]

As reported by Cruise Hive a few days ago, guests aboard the Sky Princess cruise ship experienced an unexpected turn of events as their vacation was interrupted by severe weather conditions, canceled port calls, and a medical emergency. With the vessel now away from the worst of the weather, Princess Cruises has started making amends.  Acknowledging the inconvenience caused, Princess … [Read more...]

Lindblad Expeditions has announced the phased implementation of SpaceX’s Starlink broadband internet across its entire fleet by year’s end. The cruise line is also set to unveil three new tiered internet packages that will ensure that guests, regardless of their digital needs, can stay connected while cruising to remote corners of the globe.  Access to the higher speeds will be restricted … [Read more...]

Just days after former Chief Meteorologist for Royal Caribbean International James Van Fleet officially announced his separation from the company, the cruise line has posted a job opening for the position. The new career opportunity comes shortly before the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, just when personalized updates on weather conditions that might affect cruises would … [Read more...]