Royal Caribbean has been shifting its focus to providing more weekend escapes for its Caribbean cruisers. Now, the cruise line has announced it will be creating more short itineraries for its Australian passengers. Revealing its full lineup for the 2026-27 season in Australia, Royal Caribbean is bringing back its Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas to Brisbane and
The fast-growing Port Canaveral, the second-busiest US cruise port behind Miami, has detailed more improvements under way or soon to begin as part of its Port Canaveral Advantage plan. With an investment of nearly $500 million, the port will receive a slew of infrastructure upgrades to its cruise and cargo operations, a May 1, 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line is sprucing up two of its ships before the start of the 2025 summer season, with one vessel soon to emerge from a dry dock renovation and the second about to enter dry dock. Both ships, Norwegian Epic and Pride of America, will increase guest capacity by adding staterooms and will receive
Family fun will take center stage aboard MSC Cruises’ ships in summer 2025, when a slew of new activities, including game shows, dance events, parties, and parades will be introduced to the line’s fleet. The new line-up of activities caters to all age groups, from youngsters to teens and adults. The line’s “Doremiland” — the
As Cruise Hive reports recording-breaking passenger arrivals taking place in cities around the world and frequent appearances of new mega-sized cruise ships, 2025’s financial outlook for one cruise company took a dip in the first quarter. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the giant that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has
It can be nerve-wracking for cruisers to be sure they have the right travel documents before setting sail, and the approaching Real ID deadline for US travelers is adding even more concern. If guests on upcoming cruises do not have a Real ID, will they still be able to board their ships? The biggest concern
Princess Cruises has just joined a growing list of cruise lines offering world cruises in 2027. The newly announced 129-night cruise will call on 55 ports across 20 countries, giving passengers the opportunity to experience the Americas, Asia, and Australia. This itinerary will be taking place aboard the 2,000-passenger Coral Princess, which will be a
Let’s talk dirty – dirty clothes, that is. Some cruisers don’t mind bringing home a bag full of dirty clothes at the end of their cruise vacation. Others prefer to wash their clothes onboard the ship and travel home without needing to do chores immediately. Cruise lines typically offer laundry services for a fee, though
A raft of new entertainment and enrichment programs is set to debut across the fleet of Oceania Cruises, the upscale boutique line known for its culinary offerings and destination-focused itineraries. One new event calls for guests to put on their best blue outfit for The Blue Horizons Party, which will be held on every voyage
There are many delicious treats onboard a Carnival cruise ship, and one of the most popular is the never-ending sweetness of self-serve ice cream or frozen yogurt. Want a cone by the pool? No problem. How about a dish as a second dessert? You got it. Craft your own float with a glass of soda?
Seabourn, a cruise line focused on ultra-luxury experiences, just announced a new world cruise to kick off the 2027 cruising season. This 145-night cruise will be taking place aboard the 458-passenger Seabourn Quest and will visit 67 destinations in 19 countries. “We invite travelers to embark on our 2027 World Cruise and discover the most
Whether it’s an outstanding cruise vacation or a career dedicated to providing those outstanding cruise vacations, all good things must eventually end. For one popular Carnival cruise director, that end has come after nine years aboard various Fun Ships. Jake Miller has announced his retirement from Carnival Cruise Line with an emotional post on social
