Taking a cruise might be the holiday of a lifetime for many passengers, but for the UK, it’s big business, according to a new report. An independent June 2025 report by WPI Economics, commissioned by Carnival Corporation, says the company’s cruise activity in the UK has a far-reaching impact. The findings show that cruising in the
Now that schools are out, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is getting in on the summer action with would-be cruisers with some enticing deals for last-minute summer trips. Among the incentives are fare sales providing up to $1,000 discounts on all itineraries and enhanced savings of up to $2,000 for guests booking its More at Sea
A new residential cruise line has postponed its first around-the-world voyage, leaving an unknown number of booked guests scrambling to change their lifestyle plans just five weeks before they were to embark on a 29-month adventure. The news, announced by Victoria Cruises Line on June 16, 2025, confirmed that the 1,350-guest Victoria Majestic will not
Earlier this year, Cruise Hive launched the ability for our readers to book their cruise vacations with us. Now, we can keep you up to date on all things cruise news while also helping you plan and prepare for your own voyages. Here is everything you need to know about booking a cruise through Cruise
A cruise port at maximum capacity and a stormy day is exactly the time when port authorities and cruise lines cross their fingers that nothing will go wrong. But in Juneau, Alaska, these were the perfect ingredients to cause chaos. On the afternoon of June 16, 2025, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge broke free from her
Every cruise traveler has their own way to really relax on their vacation, from karaoke with their besties to sunbathing on the beach to late-night casino action. In recent years, however, Carnival Cruise Line has done away with one type of relaxation onboard, much to the chagrin of travelers who want to get away far
One woman attempting to enjoy a summer cruise in Alaska was arrested as she attempted to board her cruise ship in Ketchikan on June 12, 2025. Turns out the woman was wanted in Wyoming for allegedly embezzling money from a local church in Laramie County. As the crow flies, Laramie is more than 1,500 miles
Guests sailing out of Galveston, Texas, will soon get to enjoy ROBOTRON, the very first and only robotic arm ride at sea. The ride, which is only available on the 5,877-passenger MSC Seascape, is a customizable experience open to all cruisers of all ages — as long as you are over 34 inches tall! Suspended
Ocho Rios sits in the heart of the Caribbean along the north coast of Jamaica. With the port’s two terminals welcoming nearly one million cruise visitors a year, Ocho Rios Cruise Port is one of Jamaica’s most visited ports of call. The port is less than half a mile from downtown Ocho Rios and less
Everyone hopes for lovely weather – blue skies, smooth waves, perfect temperatures – for their cruise vacation. But when you’re setting sail for someplace you’ve never been, should the cruise line offer pre-cruise weather tips to help you pack appropriately? Carnival Cruise Line will not be doing so, despite the frustration of a guest who
Lines are a part of any cruise vacation, and all passengers should have a bit of patience, especially at peak times, such as first arriving at ports of call when tours are departing. But for guests aboard Regal Princess‘s most recent 12-night British Isles sailing, however, the waits for shuttle busses were truly extreme. Guests
Celebrating a special occasion – such as a birthday – is a great reason to take a cruise. And of course, no birthday is complete without a celebratory birthday dinner. The traditional way to end a birthday meal is of course by singing “Happy Birthday,” but one Carnival guest was hoping that this practice would
