Despite persistent internet rumors and incomplete information circulating in recent days, Carnival Cruise Line has repeatedly noted that it is not, in fact, seeking to become an adults-only cruise line or planning regular adults-only sailings. These enticing rumors have sprung up due to the recent announcement of special Casino Offer sailings aboard Carnival Magic in
A private island destination can be an amazing port of call for cruise guests, but what about when the experience isn’t exactly what you expected? Some guests at Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas had a less than perfect experience on Saturday, May 24, 2025. According to guests in the vicinity who
Pier runners – guests who don’t make it back to the ship until the last minute before all-aboard time – are controversial, but is it the cruise line’s responsibility to help travelers stay punctual? One Carnival Cruise Line guest reached out to John Heald with a suggestion that crew members should take on the additional
As MSC Cruises works to offer more North American cruise offerings for its fleet, the cruise line has announced it will deploy one vessel year-round in the Southern Caribbean beginning with the winter 2026-2027 season. This will be the first time ever that the cruise line has kept a ship in the region for summer,
Every cruise guest knows that fun feeling as they walk up the gangway and onto their ship, their oceangoing home for the next few days as they’re ready to dive right into vacation vibes. Onboard Oasis of the Seas on Saturday, May 25, 2025, however, those vibes have to wait a few extra hours before
Saturday, May 24, 2025 was a big day aboard the biggest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet as not one but two “chief dog officers” met for the first time while the ship was docked in Miami between sailings. While Rover is undoubtedly the top dog aboard Icon of the Seas, Sailor stole a lot
Without a drink package, one’s bar bill on a cruise vacation can quickly add up, along with other onboard expenses such as shore tours, photo purchases, spa treatments, specialty dining, and more. The solution is not, however, to try to leave the ship in a rush to avoid the tab. One cruise couple found that
It’s like deja vu whenever another cruise ship announces there is another confirmed gastrointestinal illness outbreak onboard. On May 24, 2025, Celebrity Cruises emailed booked passengers on the May 25 sailing on the 130,818 gross ton Celebrity Apex that embarkation out of Southampton will be delayed due to a deep cleaning. In the email from the
There are a lot of sights cruisers can expect to see while sailing on a getaway cruise to Cozumel, Mexico – such as sandy beaches, deep blue waves, and even Mayan ruins. However, a possible extraterrestrial sighting verges very far into the unusual category. But on May 18, 2025, in the late afternoon, some of
Cruisers who are embarking or disembarking on May 28, 2025, through May 30, 2025, in Athens, Greece, should expect some delays with ground transportation and plan accordingly. The Attica Taxi Drivers’ Union (SATA) is striking due to the Alternate Minister of Transport Kostas Kyranakis supposed “continued refusal” to meet and negotiate with union leaders. This
Carnival Cruise Line has another advisory for guests before Carnival Pride embarks on a 14-night Journeys cruise to Greenland and Canada on May 25, 2025. Well before ships even set sail on a new cruise, the captain and his bridge team officers are already keeping an eye on weather conditions and possible hazards in their
It’s time for this week’s exciting news update from Cruise Hive. Coverage highlights in this edition include a dangerous stunt involving a cruise ship’s mooring lines in Sydney, Australia; a ship order to add more World-class vessels to the MSC Cruises’ fleet; and Carnival Cruise Line offering an adult-only cruise. Make sure you stay well
