Key Aspects: Disney Destiny has received an itinerary change for her upcoming Christmas cruise. No port calls will be skipped, but a visit to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point has been moved due to weather. Guests will now get to spend Christmas Day at DCL’s newest private island instead of at sea. Hurricane season
Did you miss any of the big cruise news stories this week? No worries, Cruise Hive has you covered with our weekly recap. Some of the top developments we covered this week included the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Royal Caribbean’s new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, a four-ship order from MSC Cruises, and Carnival Cruise Line
The “Love Boat” is a popular TV series from the late 1970s that put cruising on the map, and helped to establish Princess Cruises as one of the most popular brands in the industry. At the center of the story was none other than Cruise Director Julie McCoy, played by the famous Cynthia Lauren Tewes,
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line does not permit guests to decorate stateroom doors with light strands. Unfortunately, the policy is not enforced consistently and many guests use lights anyway. Not all guests appreciate door decorations but proper materials are not prohibited. Many cruise guests enjoy decorating their stateroom doors, whether to simply celebrate their vacation,
Key Aspects: MSC Magnifica will sail MSC Cruises’ world voyage in 2028. The 115-night cruise will call at 40-plus ports in 29 countries. New port destinations and multiple overnights in port are featured. Imagine walking among the famous Moai statues on Easter Island or exploring the archaeological sites of Arica, Chile, also called the City
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean sells a $100,000 Royal Chalice onboard its Icon-class ships. The purchase also comes with an automatic lifetime Deluxe Beverage Package. A crafty cruiser 3D printed a much more affordable replica of the famous Royal Bling cup. If you had a spare $100,000 laying around, what would you do with it? For
Key Aspects: At least three sailings for Freedom of the Seas have been cancelled for the second half of 2026. Royal Caribbean explained that the cancellations were related to a redeployment. Impacted guests were given three options to move or cancel their reservation. Thousands of Royal Caribbean guests received emails with some of the worst
Key Aspects: Just five months after opening, Carnival’s Celebration Key welcomed its one-millionth guest. The guest and his family received a special complimentary package to mark the occasion. An expansion that could double the number of calls to Celebration Key is set to open in 2026. On July 19, 2025, Carnival Vista brought 4,800 guests
