We have all heard it before: a cruiser forgot to turn their phone on airplane mode in an international country and gets smacked with an insane bill. However, one recent passenger who was on Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Silhouette was shocked when after making this common mistake, they didn’t get fined by their cellular plan provider.
MSC World America, MSC Cruises’ ship constructed for the North American market, has welcomed its first guests in Miami on April 9, 2025, for a preview and christening ceremony. Invited aboard are Cruise Hive journalists getting a first peek at the 215,863-gross-ton vessel and all of her amenities, attractions, and features. With 2,614 staterooms for up to
The debut of the second Sphere class ship, Star Princess, is still nearly six months away, but you don’t have to wait that long for a look! Princess Cruises has released exclusive behind-the-scenes views of the ship now under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, including up close looks that cruise guests never
One of the biggest cruise ships in the world recently faced delays at the end of its dry dock in Navantia Cádiz, Spain. The 225,282-gross ton Allure of the Seas was set to depart from the Cádiz shipyard on April 7, 2025, but local reports shared that the vessel was unable to leave on time
MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC World America, arrived in Miami on April 7, ready to give industry insiders a first look at the 216,638-gross-ton vessel capable of hosting up to 6,762 guests at full capacity, not to mention its 2,138 crew members. As Cruise Hive journalists are onboard to capture all of its bells and whistles, we also
Excitement and anticipation are building at PortMiami as the star-studded christening ceremony for MSC Cruises’ MSC World America is set for the evening of April 9, 2025. The 216,638-gross ton ship that can accommodate a stunning 6,700 guests and 2,000-plus crew will be named by her godmother, American actor Drew Barrymore, before scores of VIP
Princess Cruises is celebrating the wines and cuisine of Tuscany through a new partnership with one of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious winemakers. A collaboration with Frescobaldi has just been introduced at Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, a Princess Cruises’ dining venue added to Majestic Princess during her recent dry dock renovation. The Frescobaldi winery dates back
A new party is coming for Carnival Cruise Line as the official construction kicks off for Carnival Festivale, the line’s fourth Excel class ship. The steel cutting was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, where the 182,800-gross ton ship is now under construction. “The steel being cut
Ensenada Cruise Port is one of Mexico’s most popular maritime gateways, located in the vibrant coastal city of Ensenada in Baja California. This bustling port welcomes cargo vessels and a steady stream of cruise ships year-round. Despite the industrialized nature of the port itself, visiting offers cruise passengers an exciting blend of cultural, culinary, and
On a sun-splashed Tuesday morning at the world’s biggest cruise conference, the industry’s top brass convened to discuss the state of the industry. The veritable “who’s who” of cruising, included the CEOs of Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) Bud Darr, Royal Caribbean Group’s Jason Liberty, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ Harry Sommer, and Carnival Corporation’s Josh
Carnival Cruise Line’s wildly popular Brand Ambassador, John Heald, will be making waves in November, while he waves from the deck of a Carnival ship! Heald will be sailing aboard Carnival Magic from Miami, Florida for one special departure. Typically, he announces his cruises more than a year in advance, not just seven months. The
Alaska is one of the most popular cruise destinations and a bucket-list itinerary for many cruisers. But will as many cruisers be able to visit the capital of the Last Frontier if a new initiative passes? The new measure, filed on Monday, April 7, 2025, seeks to solidify more casual agreements into actual law for
