Royal Caribbean’s next mega ship has officially hit the water for testing. Star of the Seas, the second vessel in the cruise line’s new Icon Class, began sea trials this week after departing the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland on May 19, 2025. The trials mark one of the final milestones before the ship’s debut
Just last month, MSC Cruises was delighting guests and the cruise industry with the big debut of MSC World America in Miami, Florida Yet, the cruise line held onto a little secret, so as not to distract from the hoopla of bringing its biggest ship – 216,638 gross tons – to the world’s busiest port. But today, May
Passengers sailing on Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess heard a distressing call in the wee hours of the night, May 19, 2025. A medical emergency call rang through the ship’s loudspeaker at 2:30 a.m. local time, according to one passenger aboard. It turns out the emergency was for one of Princess Cruises’ own: Captain Michele Bartolomei. The esteemed
The saga continues! After making waves for attempting to climb a Carnival cruise ship in Sydney, Australia, we now have some idea of the fate that awaits the alleged perpetrator. The suspect, who has earned the nickname of “Spider-Man” on social media, was captured on video climbing the mooring lines of Carnival Adventure at the
Disney Wish passengers who set sail to the Bahamas on May 16, 2025, were warned to expect delays at embarkation at Port Canaveral ahead of their weekend getaway. Guests received a warning that the cruise line was still dealing with a technical issue with its Online Check-in that caused severe delays just days before in both Fort Lauderdale and Port
There are many exciting landmarks that tourists can expect to see when cruising out of Sydney, Australia – such as the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. A man climbing a cruise ship, however, is an unusual sight. But on May 17, 2025, onlookers were surprised to see an unidentified man climbing the mooring ropes of the
There are many reasons why a cruise line – Carnival Included – might tweak itineraries. These changes could be related to weather, updated port availability, or even shifting routes for fuel efficiency. In the latest round of itinerary tweaks, Carnival Cruise Line has altered a total of six sailings in 2025 and 2026 across Carnival
Buckle up for this week’s exciting news recap from Cruise Hive. Read on to find out how pier runners reacted to missing their ship, learn what Royal Caribbean has planned for its new Perfect Day Mexico destination, and get the scoop on a new ship for Margaritaville at Sea. Make sure you stay well informed
While the muster drill process is annoying to many, it’s absolutely essential to safety. In the unlikely event of an emergency, making sure passengers know what to do and where to go can literally save lives. But in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many cruise lines – Carnival included – implemented a new E-muster
It’s the end of an era. After just about 42 years of service, the now-retired Celestyal Crystal is officially being scrapped. It was an impressive career at sea – as most cruise ships only remain in service for about 30 years. But alas, all good things must come to an end. The 1,200-guest ship has
Even though ferries and cruise ships can look somewhat similar, they have very different purposes. While both carry passengers, a ferry is a purely utilitarian vessel that is designed to move people from one destination to another. A cruise ship, on the other hand, is designed for leisure, so the journey itself is the primary
Some like it cold – but not that cold. That’s the message Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald had for a guest that complained about cabin temperatures aboard Carnival Jubilee, voted the Best New Ship when it debuted in 2023. In a Facebook post on May 16, 2025, Heald responded to a passenger who said they had night sweats
