Key Aspects: MSC Cruises says demand for MSC Seascape has been strong during its first six months sailing from Galveston. The cruise line customized dining and entertainment aboard the ship to appeal to Texas passengers. Galveston officials say the new Cruise Terminal 16 is helping fuel growth at the port. MSC Cruises says its move into Galveston
Key Aspects: Turks and Caicos may be receiving a multi-million-dollar port redevelopment on Grand Turk. The dual cruise and cargo ship project would allow for larger cruise ships to call on the island. The proposal is in early stages and is tied to a cruise port project involving the MSC Group. Cruise passengers sailing to
Key Aspects: Carnival informed cruise guests that they would need to enroll in the new Rewards Program in order to maintain their current VIFP status. This action has reignited the controversy behind the new program. Largely because of the negative response, the program’s launch was delayed to September 1, 2026. It’s no secret that Carnival’s
Key Aspects: Two US citizens recently returned home from sailing onboard MV Hondius, the cruise ship that has been hit with the deadly hantavirus outbreak. While they are not showing any symptoms, officials are monitoring the Georgia residents closely. The cruise ship itself has now completed three medical evacuations and is bound for Spain’s Canary
Key Aspects: Alcohol sales will be forbidden during the Bahamas’ general election on May 12. Royal Caribbean has confirmed that alcohol will not be provided at Perfect Day at CocoCay on this date. The ban should also impact Royal Caribbean Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau. As Cruise Hive previously reported, alcohol sales will be
Key Aspects: Several Disney Magic crew members were arrested in San Diego by US Customs and Border Protection agents at the end of April. No official charges or the identities of those arrested have been released or confirmed. The incident was filmed by a guest on Disney Magic who recognized her head waiter as one
Key Aspects: Passengers sailing on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise on May 7, 2026, are being asked to arrive later for embarkation. Embarkation times have been pushed back by one hour. Passengers can find their new schedules in the Cruise Control portal. Passengers heading to the Port of Palm Beach in Florida for a quick Bahamas
Key Aspects: Carnival Luminosa‘s May 11, 2026 sailing is the latest that will not be offering key Platinum loyalty benefits to guests. The 10-night cruise is departing from San Francisco for a round-trip Alaska itinerary. Priority embarkation and debarkation, early stateroom access, and priority luggage delivery will not be available. It’s getting to be almost
Key Aspects: Goldbelt Tram, a popular attraction enjoyed by cruise guests in Juneau, experienced an accident that sent two people to the hospital on April 30, 2026. The famous tram was immediately shut down for inspection and repairs, and the closure has now been extended to May 24. 85 cruise ship calls are expected in
Key Aspects: A 44-year-old woman has surrendered at a Miami jail nearly two months after an incident on Carnival Sunrise. The woman punched a teenage passenger, breaking the teen’s nose, but was not arrested after the ship returned to Miami. Carnival Cruise Line could ban the former guest or levy fines for breaking the code
Key Aspects: MV Hondius, which is currently navigating a hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives, won’t be able to disembark as planned in Cape Verde, Africa. Instead, Spain is preparing to safely welcome the ship and disembark passengers. Once medical evacuations for several critical guests are complete, the expedition ship will begin the journey
Key Aspects: Norwegian Joy’s April 12, 2027, sailing has been cancelled in favor of a full-ship charter. The cruise line suggested other voyages in April 2027 that impacted guests could book instead. Guests who don’t take any action will automatically receive a full refund of their cruise fare. Soon-to-be guests of Norwegian Joy are likely
