Key Aspects: Crown Princess is back in business after a 3-week visit to dry dock. She returns to service with exciting new additions, such as O’Malley’s Irish Pub and a new EFFY lounge. The Princess ship is now making her way Down Under to begin her Australian season. Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess is ending the
Key Aspects: MSC Magnifica has completed her massive two-month refurbishment. Upgrades include new restaurants as well as an updated spa and gym. The ship immediately launched into a Mediterranean sailing ahead of her January world cruise. Like the proverbial phoenix rising from the ashes, MSC Magnifica recently departed the Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Geneva, Switzerland,
Key Aspects: An elderly German cruise guest was swept off rocks and killed during a tour in Vigo, Spain. Warnings had been issued for rough seas and strong winds in the region that day. Multiple rescue agencies were alerted right away, but the woman was found already deceased. A German cruise tourist tragically lost her
Key Aspects: Carnival Dream will remain longer in Nassau on Christmas Eve due to maintenance. The onboard casino and shops will be closed while the ship remains docked. There is no other change to the ship’s itinerary and no other onboard services are impacted. Guests onboard Carnival Dream will have a bit more time to
Key Aspects: Celebrity Equinox snapped her lines and drifted in Buenos Aires on Saturday, December 20. The incident happened during embarkation for a 14-night sailing and guests were delayed 2-3 hours. The ship remained overnight in Buenos Aires but departed on Sunday morning. Celebrity Equinox‘s 14-night New Year’s cruise is off to a rocky start
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has shared the Christmas Dinner menu for crew members. A global variety of dishes is offered, as well as classic and familiar favorites. Guests are happy the crew has so many options and wouldn’t mind trying a few themselves. Food is a tremendous part of holiday celebrations in many different
Key Aspects: A cruiser onboard Koningsdam has been dealing with a malfunctioning toilet for at least half of their voyage. Despite attempts at repairs, the toilet wouldn’t flush for at least six of their 11 mornings onboard. Malfunctioning toilets aren’t common onboard, but these situations do occur from time to time for a variety of
Key Aspects: A Chinese woman and German resident, Qin Dong, has disappeared from AIDAluna. Dong has not been seen since December 12, when the ship was in Marseille, but she did not disembark. Family members and friends are using social media to seek information on her whereabouts. Pleas are rapidly spreading across social media for
Key Aspects: Disney Destiny has received an itinerary change for her upcoming Christmas cruise. No port calls will be skipped, but a visit to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point has been moved due to weather. Guests will now get to spend Christmas Day at DCL’s newest private island instead of at sea. Hurricane season
Did you miss any of the big cruise news stories this week? No worries, Cruise Hive has you covered with our weekly recap. Some of the top developments we covered this week included the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Royal Caribbean’s new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, a four-ship order from MSC Cruises, and Carnival Cruise Line
The “Love Boat” is a popular TV series from the late 1970s that put cruising on the map, and helped to establish Princess Cruises as one of the most popular brands in the industry. At the center of the story was none other than Cruise Director Julie McCoy, played by the famous Cynthia Lauren Tewes,
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line does not permit guests to decorate stateroom doors with light strands. Unfortunately, the policy is not enforced consistently and many guests use lights anyway. Not all guests appreciate door decorations but proper materials are not prohibited. Many cruise guests enjoy decorating their stateroom doors, whether to simply celebrate their vacation,
