What’s the best way to stay on top of news and developments in the cruise industry? Read the stories on Cruise Hive, of course! In this week’s news round-up, we have coverage of Royal Caribbean starting construction of its fifth Icon-class ship, thousands of local residents signing a petition to stop a new cruise terminal
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has alerted guests for two more ships about the possible impact of the weekend’s winter storm. The ships now on alert are Carnival Jubilee from Galveston and Carnival Sunshine from Norfolk. There are not yet any changes to either ship, but delays or itinerary adjustments may still be necessary. Following
Key Aspects: Carnival Pride will be one day late returning to Baltimore because of the approaching winter storm. The next cruise will now depart on Monday, January 26, and will be a 6-night itinerary instead of 7 nights. The Bimini visit is cancelled and further changes may yet be forthcoming, but compensation is being offered.
Key Aspects Each cruise line that sails to Alaska offers its own unique perks and benefits. Picking the best cruise line for your Alaska trip will depend on your priorities as a cruiser. With so many cruise lines headed to Alaska, there are options for literally everyone. If you’re considering booking an Alaskan cruise, you’ll
Key Aspects: Harmony of the Seas is returning to Galveston a day early to avoid the worst impact of Winter Storm Fern. The port visit to Cozumel on Friday, January 23, is cancelled, and the ship will arrive in Texas late Saturday morning. Guests are being given a one-day refund of their cruise fare, but
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line is warning Pride of America guests about a possible 14 percent Hawaii tax. The cruise-related tax was approved in May 2025 but is currently blocked by a federal appeals court while legal challenges continue. The tax could add $250 to $500 or more per person on early 2026 sailings. Guests booking Pride of
Key Aspects: Guests on many Carnival ships have noticed that 2026 collectible VIFP pins are not yet available. John Heald has explained that trouble with shipping has delayed the pins, but they are on the way. Guests can request updated pins if they have already sailed in 2026 but not received the correct pin. Experienced
Key Aspects: Scarlet Lady will be operating a different itinerary than planned for her December 12, 2026, sailing. Instead of the Mayan Sol itinerary, the Virgin Voyages’ ship will operate a Grand Turk & Bimini Beach Club sailing. The main change is that the ship will call to Grand Turk instead of Costa Maya. When
Key Aspects: The Port of Los Angeles is getting a brand new cruise terminal in the Outer Harbor. Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure will undertake this task as a joint venture. The existing World Cruise Center will also be redeveloped in the near future. The Port of Los Angeles is making plans to build a
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line is alerting guests sailing on Carnival Pride that the winter storm may impact their sailing. The impacted cruise is the ship’s January 25 departure from Baltimore, in the middle of a winter storm warning. There are no confirmed changes at this time, but guests should sign up for text alerts
Key Aspects: The Halifax Cruise Port is a seasonal port open from May to November that serves as a port of call on many Canada and New England, transatlantic, and repositioning cruises. Halifax’s port serves several different cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian, and Holland America. The port is close to several popular attractions,
Key Aspects: In a first for Carnival Cruise Line, one of its ships will call at North African ports in 2027. Carnival Sunshine will visit Tunisia and Morocco on Western Mediterranean voyages. The ship will also sail a special solar eclipse cruise in July 2027. For the first time in its history, Carnival Cruise Line
