Key Aspects: All ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet will offer live broadcasts of the FIFA matches. Two channels will enable guests to watch more than one match at a time. The games will be held between June 11 and July 19, 2026. Add another cruise line to the growing list of brands
Key Aspects: Meyer Turku shipbuilders officially began construction on Royal Caribbean’s fifth Icon Class ship. The steel-cutting ceremony took place on January 19, 2026, with representatives from Royal Caribbean Group on hand. The initial steel cutting signals the first production phase of the vessel, scheduled for delivery in summer 2028. Royal Caribbean’s fifth Icon ship
Key Aspects: Mexico has officially banned the marketing, importation, and sale of vapes and electronic cigarettes. Cruisers who bring these devices ashore may be seen as illegally importing these products. Penalties for violations could include confiscation, detainment, hefty fines, and even jail time. If you’re cruising to Mexico, you may want to leave your vaping
Key Aspects: Mariner of the Seas‘ Galveston embarkation is delayed on Monday, January 19 due to a cruise terminal power outage. The cause of the outage has not been announced, but undoubtedly, work is progressing to restore power. The ship will likely be delayed leaving for her next 5-night cruise and guests will be notified
Key Aspects: Here is Royal Caribbean’s cruise director schedule for 2026-2027. Many fan favorite cruise directors remain on the schedule, but everyone on the list is talented and well-respected. These cruise directors are responsible for being the face of the fun and for organizing entertainment behind the scenes. Cruise directors are not only the leaders
Key Aspects: A 27-year-old man was found deceased onboard Ovation of the Seas in Singapore on Monday, January 19. Foul play is not suspected in the incident, but no official cause of death has yet been released. Debarkation was delayed for several hours while authorities assessed the situation, but the ship has set sail again.
Key Aspects: Norwegian Prima broke free of her mooring lines while docked in Port Canaveral on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Sudden wind gusts up to 48 miles per hour contributed to the stress that snapped the ropes holding the ship. No injuries were reported in the incident and the ship’s 7-night Caribbean itinerary should not
Key Aspects: Freedom of the Seas will be using the MSC Cruises’ terminal at PortMiami for the January 19, 2026 departure. The alternative terminal use comes just days after the construction on the new Terminal G has begun. Guests are advised to prepare for walking as the MSC Cruises terminal is the largest in the
Key Aspects: Cruise Hive now has a Cruise Drinks Package Calculator tool. This feature allows guests to see if they are saving or losing money on cruise ship drink packages. The calculator compares the cost of what guests expect to drink daily against the daily price of cruise ship drink packages. Many of the major
This week’s edition of Cruise Hive’s news update is chock full of developments across the industry. Stay on top of it all by reading our coverage of Norwegian Cruise Line unveiling a rebranding campaign, Royal Caribbean cancelling all calls to Labadee through 2026, and an unlucky cruise guest missing his ship after arriving at the
Key Aspects: Developers are exploring a privately financed cruise port in West Florida. The port would allow larger cruise ships that cannot pass under the bridge to reach Port Tampa Bay. The proposed terminal must clear local zoning, permitting, and public review before construction can begin. A proposed cruise port on Florida’s Gulf Coast could
Key Aspects: Disney Cruise Line has increased internet pricing for its packages by more than 15% without warning. The prices are now among the highest in the industry with two options for basic internet or streaming quality. Internet access is not strictly necessary during a Disney cruise vacation, depending on guests’ preferences. As a premium
