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 Teams Up with Guinness World Records
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 Receives Recognition for Team Members
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 Refunds Guests After Huge Mistake
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...]
Crew Quarters on a Cruise Ship – How Do They Look?
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...]
Cruise Passenger Tackles Magician During Performace On Stage
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...]
Two Itineraries Changed for Carnival Cruise Ship
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...]
Cruise Line Announces A Special Disco on its Ships
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...]
Cruise News Update: 11 March 2023
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...]
Cruise Passenger Fined Over $3,000 for Plant and Food
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 Touted For Beverage Programs
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 Protecting Whales With Itinerary Changes
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 Launches New Program for Icon of the Seas
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...]
What Is a Pullman Bed On a Cruise Ship?
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 Cruise Ship: Overview and Things to Do
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...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Adjusts Port of Call For 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line announced to booked guests that it is altering Pride of America’s Hawaii itinerary on all of the ship’s 2024 Hawaii Inter-Island cruises. The change impacts one port call and is driven by the line’s Sail & Sustain environmental program. Longer Stay in Kauai for Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line guests booked on all Pride of America’s 7-day Hawaii Inter-Island … [Read more...]
Norwegian Not Planning on More Sailings from Panama
Norwegian Jewel became the first ship sailing from Panama City (Colón), Panama, for Norwegian Cruise Line in 2022. However, cruising from the country did not last long as the company seems to have decided to discontinue these homeport cruises, at least for the majority of next year, with only sailing in December remaining. According to local reports, the decision follows the imposition of the … [Read more...]
Disney’s New Bahamas Cruise Destination Opens Summer 2024
Disney Cruise Line has announced the opening of its new island destination at Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera, in The Bahamas, in the summer 2024. The vibrant beach retreat has been designed with families in mind and will provide a unique celebration of Bahamian culture infused with the quality and service of a Disney vacation. The island destination was first announced in 2019 and will become … [Read more...]
New MSC Cruise Ship to Feature Expanded Options For Young Guests
MSC Cruises announced that its newest ship, MSC Euribia, will offer a slew of action-packed programs for children and teens, including a half-dozen age-specific kids’ clubs plus game shows, competitions and sports activities. Facilities for youngsters onboard the ship, debuting in June 2023, also will highlight technology and the environment. Dedicated Spaces For Youngsters on MSC … [Read more...]
All Carnival Cruise Ships By Age: Newest to Oldest
When a cruise line has 24 ships in the fleet with even more on order or being constructed, it can be easy to lose track. Carnival Cruise Line is the largest cruise line in the world, and there are several different class ships, each being built and joining the fleet at different times. We’re going to keep track of the Carnival cruise ships by age, so you don’t have to. List of Carnival … [Read more...]