This week’s edition of Cruise Hive’s news update is chock full of developments across the industry. Stay on top of it all by reading our coverage of Norwegian Cruise Line unveiling a rebranding campaign, Royal Caribbean cancelling all calls to Labadee through 2026, and an unlucky cruise guest missing his ship after arriving at the
Key Aspects: Developers are exploring a privately financed cruise port in West Florida. The port would allow larger cruise ships that cannot pass under the bridge to reach Port Tampa Bay. The proposed terminal must clear local zoning, permitting, and public review before construction can begin. A proposed cruise port on Florida’s Gulf Coast could
Key Aspects: Disney Cruise Line has increased internet pricing for its packages by more than 15% without warning. The prices are now among the highest in the industry with two options for basic internet or streaming quality. Internet access is not strictly necessary during a Disney cruise vacation, depending on guests’ preferences. As a premium
Key Aspects: A sudden squall disrupted Noordam‘s tender operations at Kiriwina Island on Wednesday, January 14. Several hundred guests were temporarily stranded ashore and tenders were left bobbing in severe swells. No injuries were reported and tendering resumed after the squall passed and it was safe to bring the small boats alongside. Tendering can be
Key Aspects: P&O Cruises is offering a Future Cruise Credit to passengers that sailed Britannia on December 26, 2025. The credit is worth 25 perfect of their cruise fare and valid for sailings through December 31, 2027. The offer follows an earlier announcement that no compensation would be given. The drama keeps unfolding for P&O Cruises’ Britannia passengers from
Key Aspects: Neither Liberty of the Seas nor Radiance of the Seas made it to CocoCay on January 15. The call to Royal Caribbean’s private destination had to be cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions. Both Royal Caribbean ships spent the day at sea instead. Thanks to some rough weather, thousands of disappointed Royal Caribbean
Key Aspects: MSC Seaview experienced flooding after a pipe burst, impacting Deck 10. The pipe, which is now fixed, was part of the ship’s built-in fire safety system. Approximately 40 cruise cabins were affected by the flooding, with these guests temporarily displaced. Some of the current guests onboard MSC Seaview had a water-filled Monday morning,
Key Aspects: Ambassador Group’s Ambition must remain in Lisbon, Portugal, longer than planned due to rough weather. This has the knock-on effect of shortening the next port of call, an overnight visit to Funchal. Ambition will still visit Funchal, but just for a day call instead of the anticipated overnight on the 23-night itinerary. The
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line opened sales on Carnival Radiance’s Baja Mexico voyages. The sailings in 2027 and 2028 will visit Ensenada and Catalina Island. Most cruises are 3- and 4-day getaway sailings. Calling all Baja Mexico and California coast enthusiasts! Carnival Cruise Line has opened for booking a slew of voyages operating from Long
Key Aspects: Disney Adventure has arrived at Port Canaveral for a brief stop before she continues on to Singapore. There are no sailings offered from Florida, but the ship will be taking on supplies and cast members. The ship is the largest ever built for Disney Cruise Line and will remain homeported in Asia for
Key Aspects: Following much speculation on social media, Royal Caribbean Group has detailed its new Points Choice loyalty program. The plan will take effect with departures on and after January 30, 2026. Points Choice allows guests to apply their points across the company’s three brands. After some details of its new Points Loyalty program emerged
Key Aspects: Guests on Oasis of the Seas will have reduced loyalty benefits for the January 18 sailing. Access to the Crown Lounge will be restricted during each evening’s happy hour due to many loyal guests onboard. Other benefits remain intact and no other sailing date is impacted. While Carnival Cruise Line angers loyal guests
