Key Aspects: Holland America Line has cancelled Tracy Arm scenic cruising days on its 2026 Alaska voyages. The change follows a major 2025 landslide and is due to unstable ice and geological conditions in the fjord. Instead of Tracy Arm, ships will sail into Endicott Arm to view Dawes Glacier. One of the highlights of
Key Aspects: Norwegian Breakaway is juggling port visit days and times for her August 30, 2026 departure. No ports are cancelled, but the visit to Portland will be a day earlier than originally scheduled. Port availability is cited as the reason for the shift and will ensure a better visit experience for everyone. There are
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line has begun issuing letters to spring break cruisers with conduct reminders. The letters cover policies on drinking and casino ages, stateroom occupancy, and onboard behavior. The policies are not new, but serve as reminders during a busy and often rowdy time for cruising. With the hectic spring break season just
Key Aspects: A group was caught filming a fake pier runner video in Nassau, Bahamas, on Monday, March 2. They attempted multiple takes of “missing” Carnival Freedom, but were never sailing on that ship at all. The group was likely aboard MSC Seashore, which was also in port but stayed later than Carnival Freedom. With
Get the inside scoop on cruise news with Cruise Hive’s weekly recap, your go-to source for industry developments across the globe. In our latest edition, top stories include Virgin Voyages deciding to relocate its New York homeport from Manhattan to Brooklyn; P&O Cruises increasing its final payment requirement to 120 days before departure; and Carnival
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean is creating a new public beach as part of the development of Royal Beach Club Cozumel. The site of the new beach will be in the Zona Hotelera Sur area, with the new location promoting safety and accessibility. The construction of a new beach aligns with Royal Caribbean’s commitment to bettering
Key Aspects: Valiant Lady is getting a brand new Indian dining experience, called Ariya, in May. The restaurant will be hosted inside Razzle Dazzle every evening, which will remain a breakfast and brunch spot during the day. The menu for the kitchen and bar has been designed in partnership with Indian Celebrity Chef, Maneet Chauhan.
Key Aspects: Port Tampa Bay expects March 2026 to become the busiest cruise month in its history. Fifty-one cruise ships will be in Tampa this month during the spring break travel surge. The port anticipates 394 cruise ship calls and 1.8 million passengers in 2026. Spring break crowds are about to turn one Florida port
Key Aspects: Portland, Maine, will increase cruise passenger and infrastructure fees beginning in 2027. The new port tariff was approved by the city council in February 2026. The per-passenger fee will rise from $18 to $24 by 2030. Passengers visiting Portland, Maine, will soon face higher fees as city officials move to adjust tariffs tied
Key Aspects: Platinum VIFP benefits have been removed from three upcoming Carnival sailings. The decision impacts upcoming March 2026 sailings for Carnival Spirit, Carnival Legend, and Carnival Dream. Guests will miss out on perks like priority embarkation and debarkation and early stateroom access. Thousands of Carnival guests have learned that they will be going without
Key Aspects: Officials from SafeWork NSW and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) were blocked from boarding the Carnival Adventure in Sydney, Australia. The union had received reports of crew members living and working in unreasonable and unsafe conditions. Carnival is firm in that the organization does not have the authority to inspect the ships
Key Aspects: Star Princess is dealing with a norovirus outbreak that is impacting its two March 7 sailings, which are being operated simultaneously. More than 100 guests and 49 crew members have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms. Enhanced sanitation protocols have been implemented onboard and embarkation will be delayed on March 14 to allow for a deep
