With more than 50 years of providing cruisers with fun ships, Carnival Cruise Line took advantage of the cruise industry’s biggest event to announce the names of its two new Excel-class ships, joining the fleet of 29 ships by 2028. At a pre-Seatrade Cruise Global event taking place aboard Carnival Celebration in Miami, Florida, on April 6,
On March 25th, I had the opportunity to sail on Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) first Prima Plus-Class ship, the Norwegian Aqua, sailing from Southampton to Belgium. Now, before I delve further into my thoughts on NCL’s shiny new ship, let me present you with a few stats about the ship. She boasts 156,300 gross tons,
A new restructuring plan is being implemented by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services. As part of this plan, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) laid off employees on April 1, 2025. This has effectively wiped out some of the most important existing public health
As a frequent cruiser, I can see both the pros and cons to buying a drink package, and I can see that while they might be a great deal for some, they’re just a waste of money for others. Which camp do you fall into? Here’s what you need to know about cruise line drinks
On April 5, 2025, the world’s largest cruise terminal officially opened! The brand-new facility is the product of a partnership between MSC Group, Miami-Dade County, and PortMiami. After a three-year construction period, MSC Miami Cruise Terminal comes in at a huge 492,000 square feet, which is the length of 8.5 American football fields. With the
All experienced cruise travelers are very familiar with how chaotic and stressful embarkation day can be. Especially during the first few early hours, before staterooms are open to all guests and everyone is just trying to find their way around. Crowds can be overwhelming! Add in the fact that you may also be hungry, either
Calling all cruise enthusiasts! It’s time for Cruise Hive’s weekly recap of the top cruise news stories and developments. Read on for coverage of Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Quark Expeditions, Princess Cruises, and The Bahamas. Make sure you stay well informed by signing up for Cruise Hive’s Daily Update, so the big cruise
Five different cruise lines operate out of Port Tampa Bay, with eight cruise ships homeporting at the port and offering cruises of various lengths, from short four-day cruises to lengthier two-week cruises. If you’re taking one of these cruises, you may need somewhere to park. Luckily, in addition to one large, on-site parking option, there are
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released details about the recent outbreak on Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2. The ship is currently wrapping up a round-trip trans-Atlantic cruise out of Southampton, England. This voyage departed on March 8, 2025, making nine stops in eight countries, including the United States, St Maarten,
Cruises often get a rap for catering to an older population, and now one shipbuilder is developing a new ship specifically for passengers over the age of 80. Citing the world’s demographic change, where the population is expected to increase longevity in the coming decades, Meyer Werft Group has announced it has created a ship
A vacation on the high seas turned confrontational when a passenger was arrested for allegedly choking another passenger aboard an adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise during a recent Caribbean cruise. The incident, which occurred in international waters on March 31, 2025, has now led to federal assault charges with authorities and the accused preparing for a courtroom showdown.
Cruise ports across Great Britain marked some key milestones in 2024 when they welcomed a record 2,500-plus cruise ship calls and embarked a record 1.6 million passengers. New data from Cruise Britain shows year-over-year growth, from 2023 to 2024, reached an enviable 9.9%. The boost in ship calls delivered 2 million-plus guests to Britain’s ports
