There are many different types of cruises you could choose to take, beyond just the classic Caribbean or Mediterranean ocean cruise with a major brand like Carnival Cruise Line or Royal Caribbean. One such popular alternative is a scenic cruise. Scenic cruises prioritize — what else? — the scenery. Rather than putting the entire focus on just getting from port to port, this type
Once in a blue moon, a maritime milestone captivates cruise fans, and on March 15, 2025, the stars aligned for just such an event. Just two days after receiving its first Prima Plus class vessel, Norwegian Aqua, from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, Norwegian Cruise Line’s second Prima Plus class vessel completed her float out. The 156,300-gross-ton Norwegian Luna’s big event
With the ever-increasing presence of technology in our lives every day, it’s more and more important to be sure devices are charged and ready for action. But what about onboard cruise ships? One guest has found Carnival cruise ships lacking when it comes to being able to recharge. They reached out to John Heald, Carnival
Some New England destinations embrace the revenue that even a small cruise-tourism presence can provide, but in Belfast, Maine, a city of just 7,000 people, the City Council has adopted a law to keep virtually all cruise ships out of its harbor. Under a city ordinance approved on March 18, 2025, no cruise ship that
The tides have changed for passengers waving goodbye during a Disney Cruise Line Sail Away Celebration. The cruise line has updated its policy on its Vacation Protection Plan, and now, only guests with a US address can shield their cruise investment under its travel insurance package. This means no more Vacation Protection Plans for new
Villa Vie Residences, the Florida-based company that continually operates round-the-world voyages aboard Villa Vie Odyssey, has added yet another booking option to its roster of cruise categories, this one offering an all-inclusive, lifetime experience. Called Unleashed Endless Horizons, the new opportunity expands on the brand’s existing Endless Horizons option, which was launched in May 2024
Eating healthy can occasionally be a challenge on a cruise, but fresh fruit is a great option for a refreshing breakfast, light snack, or even a sweet dessert. But what has happened to one favorite fruit onboard Carnival ships? Grapes are one of the most popular fruits in the world, consistently on top 10 lists
Experienced cruisers are no stranger to the dangers of various scams during a cruise, such as dodgy ads to book cruises via phone numbers and taxi scams at the different ports of call, which one recent cruise guest fell victim to, which Cruise Hive reported. However, Stephen and Karen Ratchford fell victim to a newer
If you had a nickel every time there was a norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line’s Rotterdam this year, you would have two nickels — and that is not a lot, but it is weird that it happened twice. This recent outbreak is being reported on the ship’s current voyage, which is a 21-night
In a makeover befitting of royalty, Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth reemerged from a three-week overhaul at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore on March 14, 2025. And she is certainly ready for her close-up. The update is breathing new life into the 14-year-old luxury ship’s signature areas, including the Commodore Club, Queen’s Room, Garden Lounge, and the Pavilion. Of
No cruise passenger wants their vacation overwhelmed with unpleasant smells, whether it is sewage backing up into their staterooms, extensive smoke outside of smoking areas, or rotting seaweed on what was supposed to be a pristine beach. But what about smells in the Main Dining Room? Guests should expect delicious aromas there, from delicate wine
When Captain Kate McCue announced she was leaving Celebrity Cruises, gasps could be heard around the world. The hugely popular captain – the first woman to take the helm of a large cruise ship – had spent 22 years aboard 11 Royal Caribbean Group ships, working her way up the rankings from a cadet to a deck
