Key Aspects: Norwegian Epic will no longer visit Cozumel on its January 10, 2027 departure. The other ports on the 7-night sailing are also rearranged and have had their times adjusted. Cruise lines can and do change itineraries for many reasons, and can do so at any time. When travelers pick a cruise itinerary, the
Key Aspects: Booked guests have discovered a $45 per person fee for an exclusive show on Norwegian Luna. “LunaTique: Pop Circus” is an adults-only show featuring mature themes and vintage circus glam. The fee includes four specialty cocktails, a souvenir glass, and gratuity. One tremendous draw for cruise vacations is the all-inclusive aspect of amazing
Key Aspects: Princess Cruises has raised the price for shipping Medallions to guests’ homes in advance of their sailings. As of February 27, guests will need to pay an extra $10 to have their order shipped to residences in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. If guests do not want to pay, they can still
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises has made great progress in sending home thousands of guests from the Middle East. As of March 6, more than 1,500 guests have been placed on flights and seven have already departed. Crew members continue to provide top-notch care for the passengers who remain onboard. The end is in sight for
Keeping up with the major cruise news headlines across the globe is easy with Cruise Hive’s weekly update, where we recap the big developments. Top stories in this edition include the delivery of Norwegian Cruise Line’s second Prima Plus-class ship, Norwegian Luna; the christening of Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure in Singapore; and Royal Caribbean’s
Key Aspects: The CDC has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice after poliovirus was detected in 32 countries. Several destinations on the list include major cruise hubs or ports visited by ships. Health officials recommend passengers ensure they are up to date on polio vaccinations before international sailings. A global polio warning from US
Key Aspects: Norwegian Sun was unable to visit Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam on March 5 due to cargo congestion. Instead, the ship enjoyed a visit to Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on the 2-week cruise. Norwegian Sun will be leaving the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet in late 2027. A two-week cruise vacation can be an amazing
Key Aspects: Norwegian Epic has cancelled a visit to St. Lucia on the ship’s March 8, 2026 departure. Instead, the ship will extend its visit to Barbados the day before into an overnight call. No other ports on the 7-night sailing from San Juan are impacted at this time. Many cruise guests select their vacation
Key Aspects: Guests onboard MSC Euribia in Dubai should stay alert for two new emergency code announcements. These “Delta Tango” blue and red codes indicate emergency situations for the ship’s safety. MSC Euribia remains docked in Dubai amid Middle East violence, but guests are gradually being flown home. With MSC Euribia remaining docked in Dubai
Key Aspects: Carnival has adjusted the itinerary for Carnival Freedom’s transatlantic crossing that embarks on August 18. Instead of Gibraltar, UK, guests will get to enjoy a day in Tangier, Morocco. Gibraltar remains on the itinerary for the return sailing to the US that departs on October 17. Carnival Freedom will briefly say goodbye to
Key Aspects: Norwegian Jewel will no longer be able to visit Charleston, South Carolina, on several cruises to Bermuda. Charleston will be completing work on a redevelopment project that makes it impossible to accommodate larger cruise ships. All voyages from July 2 to August 20 have replaced by Charleston with Halifax, Nova Scotia. Norwegian Jewel
Key Aspects: John Heald has clarified that just 12 guests are permitted at Carnival’s onboard ashes scattering ceremonies. Ceremonies are arranged to be as private as possible, but there are limits to what can be offered. Carnival does not charge for these ceremonies, but they must be arranged in advance. While a cruise vacation ought
