Cruise Hive’s weekly news roundup is the best way to stay informed about the major developments across the cruise industry. Top stories in this edition include coverage of new ship orders for all three Norwegian brands; the rescue of six people in a makeshift boat off Cuba; and the growing opposition to a new cruise
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has announced plans to improve the roads in Nuevo Mahahual on Costa Maya. Rehabilitation road work will begin soon and continue for around a month. This speaks to Royal Caribbean’s commitment to the local community as it builds Perfect Day Mexico. Royal Caribbean is reaffirming its commitment to the environment and
Key Aspects: Savannah Ward is suing Carnival Cruise Line after being injured on a waterslide aboard Carnival Sunshine. The incident occurred in March 2025 and Ward broke her foot and sprained her ankle. Lawsuits regarding onboard waterslide incidents are not uncommon and can happen against any cruise line. No one wants to get injured on
Key Aspects: The Meyer Werft shipyard has shared a unique video of the bridge block being installed on Carnival Festivale. The precision lift required great engineering skill to ensure the bridge was mated to the hull safely. Carnival Festivale will debut in May 2027 from Port Canaveral with 6- and 8-night itineraries. A cruise ship’s
Key Aspects: One crew member has died aboard World Legacy after a fire broke out in a lounge area. The tragedy happened on February 20, 2026, as the ship was approaching Singapore. Four passengers required medical attention following the blaze. A crew member died, and at least four passengers required medical attention after a fire
Key Aspects: Carnival Conquest has now returned to service following a 12-day dry dock update in the Bahamas. The ship now has a new Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge onboard, plus an expanded casino and other refreshed spaces. Carnival Conquest offers 3- and 4-night Bahamas itineraries from Miami, with several longer cruises in 2027. Following
Key Aspects: A current Carnival guest complained about the size of the stateroom safes onboard Carnival Panorama. The guest was upset that the safe was not big enough to store their personal documents and several electronic devices. When the conversation was broadened, most felt the stateroom safes are a perfectly fine size for their intended
Even though cruise ships are very focused on offering a memorable cruise vacation, there are times when more serious situations arise, and a ship must switch. This was the case with the 5,362-passenger Carnival Celebration. During the ship’s February 15 Caribbean sailing, the Carnival Celebration came to the rescue of five people aboard a makeshift
Key Aspects: Norwegian Prima‘s June 17, 2027 departure from Reykjavik is dropping two ports of call in Norway. The reasoning for the change is cited as berth space no longer being available for the ship. Norwegian Prima will now visit Maloy and Stavanger instead of Flam and Bergen. Cruise Hive frequently reports on the many
Key Aspects: Adam Goldstein broke his silence on the possibility of serving on the board of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. The former Royal Caribbean executive stated he is collaborating with one of the firm’s major investors. Elliott Investment Management recently issued a blistering evaluation of the cruise giant. Cruise industry veteran Adam Goldstein, who held
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests on four ships sailing from Miami this weekend about traffic concerns. The ships that may be impacted are Magic and Sunrise on Saturday, followed by Celebration and Horizon on Sunday. Both road construction and terminal construction are impacting traffic in the downtown Miami and port
Key Aspects: A proposed new port in Tampa Bay continues to face significant opposition. The petition against the development has grown by more than 12,000 signatures. Florida lawmakers have also filed new legislation that would protect the waters surrounding the port’s intended location. The movement to block a proposed cruise port in Tampa Bay, Florida,
