Key Aspects: Princess Cruises is updating both the Premier and Plus add-on packages with new benefits on all sailings. Less-used benefits are being removed from both packages, such as Medallion shipping and fitness classes. Updated packages will be on sale from July 22, 2025, for sailings in 2026 and later. Princess Cruises is keeping guests
Key Aspects: A new, custom floating platform from AquaBanas will debut this fall with Villa Vie Odyssey in the South Pacific.The inflatable platform features space for gathering, relaxing, and watersports, as well as assisting tendering.The space will be available to guests at various anchored ports of call and could be expanded to other parts of
Key Aspects: Following her propulsion difficulties, Celebrity Beyond‘s July 20, 2025 departure has been completely cancelled. Celebrity Cruises is fully refunding guests’ cruise fare and offering a 100% future cruise credit as well. There is no word yet on whether or not additional cruises will be impacted by repair efforts. Guests hoping to board Celebrity
Key Aspects: At least 18 Filipino crew members from Carnival Sunshine were detained and deported by Customs and Border Patrol agents in Norfolk, Virginia. The crew members all possessed valid visas and advocacy groups say that they were wrongfully deported without due process. The unexpected removal of crew members is not only nerve wracking, but
Key Aspects: Due to erosion, some of the Mabrika Cove family cabanas at Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point have lost their private beaches. Stairs that previously led to the shore now lead to steep dropoffs. Even so, the cabanas remain popular and continue to book out well ahead of scheduled visits. If a fix
I’ve been on hundreds of cruises and sailed on almost every major cruise line. While cruising can be an affordable way to travel, all those sailings do add up. That’s why I’ve fine-tuned some key tactics for saving money on my cruise adventures. Here are the 19 ways I always save money while on a
Key Aspects: Celebrity Beyond is experiencing technical difficulties that have slowed her speeds significantly. Because of the unspecified technical issue, her return to Port Miami on July 20, 2025, will be delayed by several hours. The following 7-night cruise that would have embarked on July 20 is now delayed by at least one day to
Key Aspects: Celebration Key has officially opened with the arrival of Carnival Vista, the first ship to visit the new private destination on Grand Bahama island. Opening festivities included live music, dignitary visits, fireworks, a ribbon cutting, and much more to celebrate the first ship visit. Celebration Key cost $600 million to build and Phase
Key Aspects: A Carnival cruise guest expressed concerns about potential shark attacks while swimming in the ocean at the newly opened Celebration Key. Brand Ambassador John Heald and the data both confirm that shark attacks are extremely unlikely. If guests are still nervous, there are plenty of ways to participate in water-filled fun at Celebration
Private island visits can be an amazing part of a cruise vacation and are even more enjoyable when the weather lines up just right – not too hot, gorgeous skies, and that perfect turquoise water. Those were exactly the conditions when Norwegian Aqua approached Great Stirrup Cay at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025,
Let’s dig into Cruise Hive’s weekly news recap, keeping you up to date on the industry’s big developments. Some of the top stories this week feature the soon-to-open Celebration Key, a new express coffee service from Carnival Cruise Line, and all-new entertainment planned for Princess Cruises’ newest ship. Make sure you stay well informed by
Key Aspects: Holland America Line alerted guests to unrest in Torre Pacheco, which is around 69 miles from the cruise port in Alicante, Spain. The area around Alicante’s cruise port is still considered safe, and the warning was issued out of an abundance of caution. More cruise ships will be calling on Alicante this summer
