The news of norovirus spreading on a cruise ship is enough to instill fear in all who cruise, but a nightmare is unfolding on a current cruise, with one in six passengers falling ill to the highly contagious gastrointestinal virus. German-based cruise line Phoenix Reisen’s 44,656-gross-ton Artania set off from Bremerhaven, Germany, on July 5, 2025 with
Whether returning from a cruise vacation or simply re-boarding following a stop at a port of call, many travelers wonder what they can bring back onboard. While most souvenirs, specific volumes of alcohol, and some food items are allowed, other items, including fresh fruits, live plants, and animal products, are strictly prohibited. To help you
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Star should be on her way to Canada and Iceland right now. But within just a couple of hours of embarking on her current 14-night Transatlantic crossing on July 12, 2025, she needed to be helped back to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York due to a power outage. Cruise
On July 12, 2025, guests embarked on the 133,500-gross-ton Carnival Vista for the first-ever voyage to visit Celebration Key. While more than 20 Carnival vessels will visit the private destination this year, those sailing on Carnival Vista this week will be the first passengers ever to set foot on the private 64 acres of land
With the main cruise season in full swing in Greece, some nefarious taxi drivers are on the hunt for frazzled tourists who they can take advantage of to get a bigger payday. One recent victim of a taxi scam is now warning other cruise guests to stay vigilant to avoid the same fate. For those
On a cruise ship with thousands of guests, it’s inevitable that not everyone will share the same taste in music. But is Carnival Cruise Line singling out one particular type of music for an all-out ban? That is the claim made through various social media sites, that Carnival is banning rap and hip-hop music. So
Don’t miss a thing happening across the cruise industry with Cruise Hive’s weekly news recap. Stories this week cover the delivery of Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon-class ship and two Norwegian Cruise Line ships swapping homeports. We also got stories on two Royal Caribbean-owned ships with technical issues, Celebrity Xcel, Star of the Seas delivery, and
With its official grand opening happening in just over a week, the menus for the dining options at Carnival’s new private destination, Celebration Key, have been shared for the very first time. Set to open on July 19, 2025, Celebration Key now has 13 available menus for guests to review ahead of their visit. Unfortunately,
AIDA Cruises is changing course for the upcoming winter season. The German cruise line has officially cancelled all AIDAprima sailings to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi for winter 2025-2026 due to the “unreliably assessable situation” in the Middle East. The decision affects not only the season but also the ship’s repositioning voyages in fall 2025 and
Cruisers setting sail aboard one Carnival Cruise Line ship in late October 2025 will undoubtedly be dancing the night away during the First Annual Spanglish Party Cruise. The special theme cruise featuring top salsa musicians, plus freestyle and rock performers, is to be held on the 2,980-guest Carnival Glory, a Conquest-class ship that joined the
As excitement builds for the arrival of the new Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s second Icon Class vessel delivered by Meyer Turku shipyard on July 10, 2025, one destination is feeling dismayed. As the ship begins its final outfitting, it was expected to leave its Finnish birthplace at the Meyer Turku shipyard and travel to Cadiz, Spain,
The peak cruise season in Southampton runs annually from late April through September, which means it’s the busiest time of the year for the UK cruise port. But as the crowds grow, extra security will be present to keep everyone safe. Major brands like Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise
