Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald has acknowledged the need for an overhaul of the line’s loyalty program, and asked for guest feedback about options. While no immediate changes are forthcoming, there are a variety of choices the cruise line might make to reward returning guests. Loyalty Program Changes Coming? Loyalty programs are a great attraction for frequent cruisers … [Read more...]
The Top 6 Best Cruise Lines to Work For
Working on a cruise line is a lot of people’s dream job. However, it’s essential to understand what it’s like working on a cruise ship before diving into the industry. Depending on the cruise line, the answer to this can differ drastically. If you’re interested in learning the best cruise lines to work for, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to discover which six cruise lines offer … [Read more...]
A Special Ship Is Back Sailing After Three Years
On April 7, Peace Boat embarked from its home port of Yokohama in Japan for its first cruise in three years. The voyage, Peace Boat’s 114th, will be the first around-the-world cruise to and from Japan after COVID. Carrying 1,400 passengers on Peace Boat’s new vessel, Pacific World, the current voyage is focused on humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees. The cruise will sail for 3 months … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Expands Health and Safety Program
Carnival Cruise Line and DNV (Det Norske Veritas) are expanding their longstanding partnership by launching Carnival Cruise Line’s new HESS, or Health, Environment, Safety, and Sustainability Excellence program. The collaboration follows Carnival’s successful return to guest operations as the first major US cruise line to bring back to service its entire fleet after the global pause in … [Read more...]
Cruise News Update: April 8, 2023
We’re here with another busy cruise news update across the major cruise line, including coverage on Carnival Cruise Line, two stories on Norwegian, some Disney news, and news on one of the Royal Caribbean Oasis-class cruise ships. In This Article… Cruise News Update Cruise Hive has you covered with all the major developments from the past week, including a busy upcoming Alaska season for … [Read more...]
Cunard Presents Scientific Proof Chocolate Tastes Better At Sea
Chocolate and sea salt is a combination as luxurious as any oceangoing voyage. One veteran Ocean Liner company claims to have scientific proof that chocolate tastes better when one eats it at sea. Oxford Professor Explains Why Food Tastes Better At Sea Once again, Easter Sunday is upon us, which means another holiday focused on eating, especially chocolate. Carnival-owned Cunard Line is … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Ships: Newest to Oldest
Disney Cruise Line first launched in 1998, a relative latecomer to the family cruising industry but one that quickly made waves with its unique, magical experiences (just as you might expect from Disney). Disney cruise ships are now known as some of the best and most entertaining in the industry. If you recently decided you’d like to go on a Disney cruise, but you’re not sure which ship … [Read more...]
Princess Cruise Ship Misses Two Ports on Caribbean Cruise
Princess Cruises cruise ship Ruby Princess was forced to cancel two ports of call during its 7-night Western Caribbean cruise that sailed from the port of Galveston on April 2. The ship experienced bad weather, forcing the vessel’s captain to decide not to spend the day at Roatan, Honduras, or Costa Maya, Mexico. With only three port calls scheduled during the voyage, guests have lost the … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Temporarily Closes Shopping Areas on One Ship
Virgin Voyages has reached out to guests booked on upcoming sailings of Valiant Lady to inform them that onboard shopping will be limited during their cruise due to a refresh of the retail area. This does not impact other operations onboard, nor are any itineraries altered or boarding times adjusted. Guests aboard Virgin Voyages’ second ship, Valiant Lady, will only have limited shopping … [Read more...]
Costa Cruises Operating Multiple Easter Week Sailings
Italian line Costa Cruises, a Carnival Corporation brand, is marking the official launch of its spring-summer 2023 season with a multitude of sailings during the upcoming Easter holiday week. Five cruise ships will ply the Western Mediterranean, offering special onboard programs, entertainment, and cuisine celebrating Easter. Flagship Costa Toscana Sails From Sardinia Costa Cruises’ … [Read more...]
Eastern Canadian Ports Expect Robust Cruise Season
The growing popularity of Canada/New England cruising is paying big dividends to the eastern Canadian ports that hug the mighty St. Lawrence River. Nine cruise ports in the region will see an overall 35% spike in the number of ships making port calls in 2023 compared to last year, according to the cruise marketing agency Cruise the St. Lawrence. Ports Are Poised to Welcome 460,000 Cruise … [Read more...]
Princess Cruise Ship Cancels Port Calls Due to Severe Weather
Due to severe weather conditions, Majestic Princess has been forced to cancel two of its scheduled port calls in New Zealand. Steady winds of 35-40 miles per hour, with gusts up to 50-60 mph, are expected in the region. Cruise line officials informed guests of the changes via a letter from the ship’s captain. The change is painful for Princess Cruises and the guests onboard, especially those on … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Planning Busiest Alaska Season Ever
Carnival Cruise Line is getting ready for its busiest season ever in Alaska, with three ships deployed to the Last Frontier for a total of 49 different sailings. Along the way, guests will get to enjoy new and unique shore excursions, carefully curated children’s programs, and all the signature fun of an amazing Carnival cruise. Three Carnival Ships in Alaska for 2023 Three Fun Ships will … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Prepares for Biggest Event in Its History
Holland America Line is all set to celebrate its 150th anniversary with several historical events in its founding city of Rotterdam on April 18, 2023. The cruise line’s newest cruise ship, Rotterdam, will arrive on April 18 in its namesake city Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and join local dignitaries, port officials, and guests in marking the milestone. Meanwhile, another Holland America … [Read more...]
Celebrity Ship to Sail Real Housewives Fan Cruise
Calling all Real Housewives fans! The ultimate fan experience–and series crossover event–is about to go down in International Waters with the help of Celebrity Cruises, and all of the important details have finally been released. Orchestrated by Flip Phone Events and Prysm Management, “WIVES AT SEA: A HOUSEWIVES FAN CRUISE” promises to be “the ultimate girls trip” in the Caribbean Sea. With … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Introduces New Wearable Device for Guests
Disney Cruise Line intends to introduce a wearable called the DisneyBand+ to its cruise ships this summer. The wearable is already used in the Disney Theme Parks and will have various uses onboard the Disney cruise ships. The cruise line will test the wearable on select cruises onboard Disney Wish in the coming weeks before its official launch later this year. Hands-Free Convenience … [Read more...]
Major Royal Caribbean Change With Leadership at Celebrity Cruises
A high-level change at the helm of Celebrity Cruises will see the cruise line’s current president and CEO transition to a corporate position while an executive vice president steps up to the top job at the brand. Cruise line parent company Royal Caribbean Group on April 6 detailed new roles for Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and Laura Hodges Bethge. Laura Hodges Bethge Is Named President, CEO Royal … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises’ New Ship to Tempt Wine, Food Lovers
MSC Cruises is beckoning wine and cuisine aficionados with new specialty dining options set to debut aboard the MSC Euribia when the ship enters service in June 2023. International flavors and immersive restaurant experiences await cruisers sailing on the 6,334-guest vessel. Wine Bar, French Brasserie Debut on MSC Euribia MSC Cruises’ newest ship, the Meraviglia-class MSC Euribia now under … [Read more...]
Norwegian Testing Starlink for All Three Cruise Lines
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a trial run for high-speed Starlink internet access onboard ships, and if successful, the company plans to roll out the service to all three of its cruise line brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Starlink Testing Confirmed on Norwegian Breakaway The initial test of the high-speed, broadband internet … [Read more...]
Godmother Appointed for New MSC Luxury Cruise Ship
Dr. Sylvia Earle, an esteemed American oceanographer, explorer, biologist, and conservationist, has been selected by Swiss-based Explora Journeys to act as “godmother” for the company’s inaugural ocean-going vessel Explora I. Explora Journeys is an all-inclusive luxury cruise line founded in 2021 by MSC Cruises, which is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Explora … [Read more...]