Key Aspects: One October 2027 sailing of Carnival Splendor is now cancelled due to a full-ship charter. Already booked guests will receive a full refund or can choose a different sailing with their cruise rate protected. The 10-night itinerary to New Zealand is a rare one and could be challenging for guests to replace. Carnival
Key Aspects: One passenger of Carnival Elation, who was injured when a bench broke during a shore excursion, is suing Carnival for negligence. Her legal team alleges that Carnival should have been aware of the danger and was not clear that the tour would be operated by a third party. Carnival states on its website
If you’ve missed any of the big cruise news headlines in recent days, you are in the right place. Cruise Hive’s weekly recap has all of the top stories and more. Some of the developments in this week’s edition include Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee earning a perfect health inspection score; a video showing a
Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages has announced a “Sisters at Sea” meetup of the entire fleet on February 16, 2027. The meetup will happen roughly 44 miles north of Cuba, 200 miles south of Nassau. The four Lady Ships will be sailing voyages from 5-10 nights for the historic occasion. Many cruise guests get great enjoyment
Key Aspects: An overboard situation on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas turned out to be a false alarm. The fake emergency was a prank by teenagers onboard. The itinerary was not affected, but many are calling for harsh punishments for the teens. What was believed to be a life-or-death situation unfolding aboard Royal Caribbean’s
Key Aspects: A medical evacuation from Carnival Jubilee caused a diversion in the ship’s route in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, March 20. The nature of the emergency and the individual’s identity have not been disclosed at this time. The ship will still return to Galveston on time and no delay to Saturday’s debarkation
Key Aspects: P&O Cruises will homeport Iona in Basseterre, St. Kitts, starting in November 2027. The move expands P&O Cruises’ fly/cruise program beyond Barbados. St. Kitts is fast-tracking new cruise terminal infrastructure at Port Zante to support Iona’s operations. P&O Cruises is expanding its Caribbean operations with a new homeport in St. Kitts, where passengers will be
Key Aspects: Carnival Encounter is back in Brisbane following a 17-day dry dock in Singapore. The ship’s hull now has Carnival Cruise Line’s signature livery design. New dining and entertainment has been added to the ship, with other features refreshed and updated. Refreshed and with a brand new look, Carnival Encounter has returned to Brisbane,
Key Aspects: A former passenger of Norwegian Escape fractured her left femur in a poolside slip. The guest is now suing the cruise line for negligence, alleging that the pool area was not safely maintained. Norwegian Cruise Line has strict rules in place to ensure the safe operation of its pools for all of its
Key Aspects: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill restricting dredging in protected waters on March 19, 2026. The bill could block a proposed cruise port in Manatee County near Tampa and is backed by environmental organizations. The planned terminal is designed to accommodate larger cruise ships that cannot pass under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Key Aspects: Princess Cruises is expanding its North to Alaska program with four new onboard experiences for the 2026 season. The new programming will be available across all eight ships sailing in Alaska. The 2026 season will be the cruise line’s largest in Alaska, with 180 departures and visits to 19 destinations. Alaska cruises are
Key Aspects: MSC Poesia is adding new menus and beverage options ahead of its inaugural Alaska season, beginning in May 2026. The culinary focus will be on regional seafood and cold-weather offerings, including hot drinks during glacier viewing. The ship is also adding Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar to its specialty dining options. Hot
