Many, many people don’t necessarily go by their given, legal names, the names printed on their birth certificates. Whether they simply prefer a shortened version of their name, their middle name, or a completely different name they feel more comfortable with – why can’t that preferred name be on their cruise card? One very upset
Cell phones can be controversial on cruise lines. One group of guests prefers to unplug and enjoy sailing away from the daily demands of technology, while the other group enjoys the convenience of cruise line app features. Disney Cruise Line is beginning limited tests that may make it harder to be part of the unplugged
One recent guest of Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas had a noise complaint regarding his stateroom – and it’s not what you might think. When most cruisers hear about noise complaints, they expect a story to follow about inconsiderate guests shouting or making a commotion in the hallways or adjoining rooms. But in this
The best way to describe most cruise cabins is tiny, but efficient. Indeed, the cruise lines have figured out how to fit full families into small staterooms that are often less than 300 or 400 square feet. One way that Princess Cruises’ Discovery Princess makes the most of the space in her standard staterooms is
It’s a momentous day for Disney Cruise Line and cruising in Asia as Disney Adventure has officially floated out from the construction hall at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Wismar, Germany on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This is a major milestone in bringing the ship to life, as it demonstrates the official completion of her
It’s been another hectic week for cruise news and now it’s time for Cruise Hive’s weekly recap of the major developments. This week we’re writing about Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and Princess Cruises. Make sure you stay well informed by signing up for Cruise Hive’s Daily Update, so the big cruise stories are
Every cruise line has its own vibe that loyal guests love. On Carnival Cruise Line, that’s a fun party vibe with singing, dancing, and laughter – even in the Main Dining Room at dinnertime. The tradition of “Showtime” in the main restaurants has been a mainstay on Carnival ships for decades. In my earlier days
Bundled packages on cruise ships can be a definite money saver for passengers, but starting May 1, 2025, those who wait to book one on a Princess Cruises sailing will save less than those who purchase them before the cruise. The cruise line’s Princess Premier and Princess Plus bundles will be $5 more per day,
There’s nothing quite like celebrating New Year’s Eve on a cruise ship, with hundreds or thousands of guests gathered on the deck to count down at midnight as the ship sounds its horn at the stroke of 12. But what if your highly-anticipated New Year’s cruise had its itinerary completely swapped? Guests booked to ring
Most of the time when we see itinerary changes, the news is that a port has been removed or replaced. This time the opposite has happened. Lucky cruisers embarking on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas on May 17, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, have been informed that their sailing will now include an extra
One day after replacing one key port for four itineraries to be operated by Carnival Vista, Carnival Cruise Line is at it again with upcoming sailings for Mardi Gras and Carnival Venezia. Not long ago, the cruise line tweaked four itineraries between May and June of 2025 for the Vista-class ship so that guests would
Thousands of future Carnival Cruise Line guests just received the email no cruiser wants to have pop up in their inbox: Their upcoming voyages have been cancelled. Indeed, multiple sailings in 2026 between Carnival Horizon and Carnival Magic have been cancelled because the cruise line needed to reschedule their visits to dry dock. As annoying
