Key Aspects: Mexico’s Jalisco State, which includes the popular port of Puerto Vallarta, is under a “shelter in place” alert. This is due to violent retaliation from cartel members following the death of their leader on February 22. Holland America Line already cancelled a call to Puerto Vallarta for this weekend, and more itinerary changes
Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages has cheekily noted it’s not banning certain articles of clothing from their restaurants. The discussion comes after Norwegian Cruise Line recently tightened the dress code at certain specialty venues. Clothing should be “considerate” of others for the adults-only cruise line, but there are a few strict guidelines. Amid a flurry of
Holland America Line is broadly regarded as one of the best lines for Alaska cruises. Serving travelers who want a more upscale, mature experience, and frequently offering itineraries that visit Glacier Bay, Holland America has established a fanbase of avid cruisers who choose the line again and again for their trips to The Last Frontier. Currently,
Key Aspects: An approaching winter storm will delay Odyssey of the Seas‘ departure from New Jersey on Sunday, February 22. All guests must still be onboard as originally scheduled but the ship will remain docked overnight. Any itinerary adjustments have not yet been finalized but guests will be notified as soon as plans are confirmed.
Key Aspects: A former guest of Ruby Princess has filed a lawsuit against Princess Cruises due to alleged negligence. The passenger tripped on ribbons in one of the main dining rooms, which resulted in a nasty fall. The guest feels that Princess Cruises is to blame because the ribbons should have been cleaned up. What
Cruise Hive’s weekly news roundup is the best way to stay informed about the major developments across the cruise industry. Top stories in this edition include coverage of new ship orders for all three Norwegian brands; the rescue of six people in a makeshift boat off Cuba; and the growing opposition to a new cruise
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has announced plans to improve the roads in Nuevo Mahahual on Costa Maya. Rehabilitation road work will begin soon and continue for around a month. This speaks to Royal Caribbean’s commitment to the local community as it builds Perfect Day Mexico. Royal Caribbean is reaffirming its commitment to the environment and
Key Aspects: Savannah Ward is suing Carnival Cruise Line after being injured on a waterslide aboard Carnival Sunshine. The incident occurred in March 2025 and Ward broke her foot and sprained her ankle. Lawsuits regarding onboard waterslide incidents are not uncommon and can happen against any cruise line. No one wants to get injured on
Key Aspects: The Meyer Werft shipyard has shared a unique video of the bridge block being installed on Carnival Festivale. The precision lift required great engineering skill to ensure the bridge was mated to the hull safely. Carnival Festivale will debut in May 2027 from Port Canaveral with 6- and 8-night itineraries. A cruise ship’s
Key Aspects: One crew member has died aboard World Legacy after a fire broke out in a lounge area. The tragedy happened on February 20, 2026, as the ship was approaching Singapore. Four passengers required medical attention following the blaze. A crew member died, and at least four passengers required medical attention after a fire
Key Aspects: Carnival Conquest has now returned to service following a 12-day dry dock update in the Bahamas. The ship now has a new Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge onboard, plus an expanded casino and other refreshed spaces. Carnival Conquest offers 3- and 4-night Bahamas itineraries from Miami, with several longer cruises in 2027. Following
Key Aspects: A current Carnival guest complained about the size of the stateroom safes onboard Carnival Panorama. The guest was upset that the safe was not big enough to store their personal documents and several electronic devices. When the conversation was broadened, most felt the stateroom safes are a perfectly fine size for their intended
