Key Aspects: The search for Wang Zyuan, who vanished during a cruise ship call in St. Kitts, has ended in tragedy. An intensive, multi-day search concluded with rescuers finding Wang’s body on Mt. Liamuiga. Caribbean authorities thanked the various organizations and volunteers who worked tirelessly to try to rescue the lost hiker. The hunt for
Key Aspects: RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay celebrated its major expansion on June 1, 2026, following a massive renovation. Guests will find expanded beach facilities, new dining venues, and upgraded amenities across the island. The project added a new pier that allows Carnival Cruise Line’s largest ships to visit. One of the Caribbean’s most recognizable
Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady returned to service following a two-week dry dock. The ship received major upgrades and overhauls, including a brand new dining venue. She went right back into service, offering Mediterranean and European itineraries through Autumn 2026. Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady is back and better than ever following a two-week dry
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled Norwegian Viva sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2028. The cruises, scheduled between January 2 and July 23, 2028, are being cancelled due to port availability issues. The ship will instead sail from Miami to the Bahamas. Passengers planning Southern Caribbean vacations aboard Norwegian Viva are facing unexpected changes after Norwegian
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway today, June 1, 2026, cruise passengers may be getting some welcome news. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a quieter-than-normal season, with fewer storms expected to form between now and November 30. The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook, released May 21, predicts a
Key Aspects: A recent passenger of Carnival Jubilee saved a life after an elderly passenger fell off the pier in Costa Maya. The guest jumped into the water and kept the elderly man afloat until both passengers could be safely pulled back onto the pier. Because of the heroic guest’s quick actions, the fallen passenger
Key Aspects: Search efforts continue in an attempt to locate Wang Zyuan on Mt. Liamuiga on St. Kitts four days after he became lost. Wang called emergency services to report that he was lost on Wednesday, May 27, at roughly 2 p.m. The trail to the summit of the dormant volcano is a steep and
Key Aspects: Carnival is alerting guests aboard Carnival Splendor of conservative swimwear requirements in Lifou, New Caledonia. The ship’s May 30 departure will visit the South Pacific island on Tuesday, June 2 as part of the 8-night itinerary. It is always prudent for cruise travelers to respect local customs in any port of call, including
Key Aspects: Cabin door decorators continue to be plagued by other passengers who steal their magnets. A recent victim onboard Sun Princess posted a note on their cabin door pleading for the offender to return their decorations. Other cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Line, have also had to impose stricter door
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has increased the policy limits for its travel protection program. For example, limits for emergency sickness and medical coverage have risen from $25,000 to $100,000 automatically. The increased coverage will be automatically applied to purchased policies at no extra cost. When it comes to travel insurance, Royal Caribbean is offering its
Key Aspects: Beginning in June, a $5 surcharge and an automatic 18% gratuity will allegedly be added to all room service orders onboard Disney Adventure. Assuming this comes to pass, this will be the first time Disney Cruise Line has implemented an automatic room service fee. At this time, Cruise Hive does not know of
Key Aspects: Celestyal Cruises has announced the cancellation of all Arabian Gulf deployments for the 2026/2027 winter season. The decision was made following recent developments in the US/Iran conflict. The cruise line will expand its Mediterranean offerings in response. Amidst the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and the continued closure of the
