Key Aspects: The Pearl has been lifted into place on the fourth Icon-class ship, a key construction milestone. The spherical structure is an architectural marvel and a guest favorite selfie spot onboard the Icon-class ships. Construction progress continues on the vessel, and she should debut in 2027. At the same time that the Meyer Turku
Key Aspects: Carnival Pride will be arriving in Baltimore one day late because of Winter Storm Fern. Embarkation will not be able to take place until the late afternoon on January 26 due to snowy conditions. Aside from skipping Bimini on January 28, no additional itinerary changes are expected. Thanks to the historic Winter Storm
Key Aspects: Odyssey of the Seas will be a day late returning to Cape Liberty, New Jersey, due to the winter storm. This automatically shortens the next sailing by a day and two port visits are now cancelled. The remainder of the itinerary remains unchanged and Odyssey of the Seas is in no danger. Winter
Key Aspects: Two cruise ships have been severely impacted by Winter Storm Fern with itinerary adjustments and delays. Three additional ships have been on alert for possible changes due to inclement weather. Flight cancellations and hazardous driving conditions can cause travel problems for thousands of cruise guests. Winter Storm Fern is ravaging much of the
Key Aspects: Winter Storm Fern is expected to drop up to 12 inches of snow in parts of New York, along with sleet and freezing rain. This will not impact MSC Meraviglia’s arrival at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on January 25, 2026. Guests embarking on the ship that day should take extra precautions when making
Key Aspects: Anthem of the Seas has developed technical issues and will late returning to Sydney on Tuesday, January 27. The next cruise has already been cancelled so full repairs can be made. Royal Caribbean is offering compensation to guests on both sailings to assist with change fees and travel plans. Anthem of the Seas‘
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
