I apologize for being a bit of a downer, but I’m going to force you to consider the part of cruising no one wants to think about: when it’s time to disembark the ship at the end of your vacation. While a lot of thought goes into what guests need to do to embark on their sailing – especially as far as preparing the correct documentation is concerned – there is still a lot to think about when … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas is not having the smooth sailing guests hoped when they boarded the ship in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The 7-night cruise was to have included visits to Adelaide in South Australia and Hobart in Tasmania. Unfortunately, guests were informed that the original itinerary would no longer be possible due to severe weather developing along the … [Read more...]

Who likes waiting in lines — especially on cruises? No one? Yeah, me neither. Well, here is some good news — cruisers, your dream of skipping those long lines will be made a reality through Royal Caribbean’s new Royal Signature Excursions. These exclusive excursions offer multiple extra perks — including elevated end-to-end amenities such as local guides, small group sizes, premium … [Read more...]

Roatan, Honduras, which is one of the most popular cruise ports in the Caribbean, is famous for its wildlife – especially the sloths and monkeys. But while cruise guests used to be able to cuddle up with the wildlife and pose for once-in-a-lifetime pictures, this is no longer the case. Roatan’s recent ban on interacting with the animals, which went into effect on March 1, 2025, has now … [Read more...]

Following notification to guests on selected sailings of three Carnival cruise ships about a return to the traditional, in-person muster drill, Carnival Cruise Line has clarified the safety procedure and what guests can expect. The concern comes after some confusion as to whether or not the impacted ships – Carnival Liberty, Carnival Conquest, and Carnival Valor – were returning to in-person … [Read more...]

The last thing anyone wants is for their cruise to come to an abrupt end that includes being led off the ship in handcuffs.  Unfortunately for one cruiser, this was their reality on a Royal Caribbean cruise they took in 2017. This ex-passenger took to Reddit to share their story — detailing the unfortunate events that eventually led to their arrest. “A small amount of weed was in my … [Read more...]

Stay on top of the major cruise news developments with Cruise Hive’s weekly recap. In this edition we have coverage from the Turks and Caicos, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Make sure you stay well informed by signing up for Cruise Hive’s Daily Update, so the big cruise stories are delivered right to your inbox. Caribbean Nation Explains … [Read more...]

After three failed attempts, the voices behind Small Town SOUL will finally be putting their ordinance to limit cruise tourism in Sitka, Alaska, in front of voters. The special election will be held this spring. The non-profit, which has been working to limit cruise tourism in Sitka in order to protect the quality of life within the small island community, learned that the most recent version … [Read more...]

While Disney Cruise Line may not be the largest overall cruise line in the world (not even by a long shot) and its ships can’t hold a candle to the largest ships on the seas, the line still has a lot to offer — and it’s growing by leaps and bounds. Disney Cruise Line’s largest ship, Disney Adventure, at 208,000 gross tons (GT), is far larger than Disney Cruise Line’s smallest … [Read more...]

As tensions rise between the United States and Canada following recent tariffs, the impact is beginning to be felt by cruise passengers who worry that the political friction might dampen their holiday spirits. Recently, Canadian cruisers voiced apprehension about the atmosphere aboard Carnival Cruise Line ships, prompting a response from the cruise line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald. In … [Read more...]

One slip and fall can certainly ruin a perfectly good cruise. This is why Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, addressed a slippery question from a passenger. The passenger, soon to embark on a Carnival Vista cruise with her mother, was concerned her mom would have trouble with the shower in their cabin. She reached out to Heald, writing, “I am traveling next week on Vista … [Read more...]

Passengers ready to don sombreros and drink tequila under a Mayan sun on an upcoming Virgin Voyages cruise will now have to swap their plans for Belizean adventures. (Although it’s still possible to drink tequila!) Due to pier maintenance taking place in Mexico’s Costa Maya, the cruise line’s Scarlet Lady will have to redirect to a nearby port, electing to call in Belize City, 135 … [Read more...]